Stanton Ghost Town
Chilton County, Alabama32.7356, -86.8994
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 16 miThorsby, AL
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 330 ft102 m
Stanton is a former settlement in Chilton County, Alabama, listed among the ghost towns of Alabama. It lies at about 330 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Stanton. 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 Thorsby, AL, about 16 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Hoover, AL, 44 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Cadle27 mi north
- Cahaba31 mi south
- Washington34 mi southeast
- Gantts Quarry45 mi northeast
- Kaulton50 mi northwest
- Prairie Bluff51 mi southwest
- Erie52 mi west
- Arcola53 mi west
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 September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Clanton. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Clanton station (USC00011694), 18 miles away. About 59.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Chilton County, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.73560, -86.89940 |
| Elevation | 330 ft (102 m) |
| Also known as | Stanton, Alabama, Stanton, AL |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7600208 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Stanton ghost town?
In Chilton County, Alabama, at 32.7356, -86.8994. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Thorsby, AL, about 16 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Hoover, AL, 44 miles away.
Can you visit Stanton?
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 Stanton?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Clanton. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Stanton?
Yes. Cadle (27 mi), Cahaba (31 mi), Washington (34 mi).
