Wittsburg Ghost Town
Cross County, Arkansas35.2189, -90.7017
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 5 miWynne, AR
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov6 of 12
- Elevation
- 260 ft79 m
Wittsburg is a former settlement in Cross County, Arkansas, listed among the ghost towns of Arkansas. It lies at about 260 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Other federal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Wittsburg. 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 Wynne, AR, about 5 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Jonesboro, AR, 42 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Commerce33 mi southeast
- Hopefield36 mi east
- Cow Mound38 mi west
- Credit39 mi northwest
- Peyton43 mi south
- Trotter Landing48 mi south
- Sneed51 mi northwest
- Pink51 mi southeast
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Wittsburg Natural Area. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
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 May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Wynne. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Wynne station (USC00038052), 5.9 miles away. About 50.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Cross County, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.21890, -90.70170 |
| Elevation | 260 ft (79 m) |
| Also known as | Wittsburg, Arkansas, Wittsburg, AR |
| Sources | Wikidata Q8028636 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Wittsburg ghost town?
In Cross County, Arkansas, at 35.2189, -90.7017. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Wynne, AR, about 5 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Jonesboro, AR, 42 miles away.
Can you visit Wittsburg?
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Wittsburg Natural Area. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Wittsburg?
Mild months here run March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Wynne. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Wittsburg?
Yes. Commerce (33 mi), Hopefield (36 mi), Cow Mound (38 mi), Credit (39 mi).
