Sexton Ghost Town
Washington County, Arkansas35.9153, -94.5069
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 5.5 miLincoln, AR
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,010 ft309 m
Sexton is a ghost town in Washington County, Arkansas. It lies at about 1,010 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Sexton. 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 Lincoln, AR, about 5.5 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Fayetteville, AR, 22 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Piney2.9 mi southwest
- Anna18 mi southeast
- Blewford20 mi northeast
- Armada22 mi southeast
- Barbara23 mi northeast
- Carter25 mi east
- Lancaster29 mi southeast
- McGuire29 mi east
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
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 Stilwell 5 Nnw. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Stilwell 5 Nnw station (USC00348506), 8 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Washington County, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.91530, -94.50690 |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (309 m) |
| Also known as | Sexton, Arkansas, Sexton, AR |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7458606 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Sexton ghost town?
In Washington County, Arkansas, at 35.9153, -94.5069. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Lincoln, AR, about 5.5 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Fayetteville, AR, 22 miles away.
Can you visit Sexton?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Sexton?
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Stilwell 5 Nnw. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Sexton?
Yes. Piney (2.9 mi), Anna (18 mi), Blewford (20 mi), Armada (22 mi).
