Rush Historic District Ghost Town
Marion County, Arkansas36.1325, -92.5711
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Buffalo National River · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 9.2 miYellville, AR
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov7 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 12 miBruno
Rush Historic District is a former settlement in Marion County, Arkansas, listed among the ghost towns of Arkansas. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On the map
- National Park Service
- Other federal
- Private or unlisted
- Unknown
Star: Rush Historic District. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Yellville, AR, about 9.2 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Conway, AR, 73 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Bruno12 mi west
- Eros16 mi west
- Harness22 mi southeast
- Oregon28 mi northwest
- Dubuque31 mi northwest
- Dillia34 mi north
- Nance35 mi north
- Rueter37 mi northwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Park Service: Buffalo National River
PAD-US places this spot on Buffalo National River, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Gilbert. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in January, March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Gilbert station (USC00032794), 13 miles away. About 48.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Marion County, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.13250, -92.57111 |
| Protected as | National Register of Historic Places (NRHP 87000105) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7380703 · Wikipedia article · NPS register file |
Questions
Where is Rush Historic District ghost town?
In Marion County, Arkansas, at 36.1325, -92.5711. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Yellville, AR, about 9.2 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Conway, AR, 73 miles away.
Can you visit Rush Historic District?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Buffalo National River, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Rush Historic District?
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Gilbert. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in January, March.
Are there other ghost towns near Rush Historic District?
Yes. Bruno (12 mi), Eros (16 mi), Harness (22 mi), Oregon (28 mi).
