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Argonne

A ghost town of unknown status in Miner County, South Dakota.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Argonne isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Argonne may refer to: The Forest of Argonne, France Argonne National Laboratory, a U.S. D.O.E.

Argonne is the lone documented ghost town in Miner County — for now.

The story of Argonne

South Dakota's ghost towns mix Black Hills gold camps with prairie farm towns the Dust Bowl finished.

Argonne may refer to: The Forest of Argonne, France Argonne National Laboratory, a U.S. D.O.E. National Laboratory near Chicago, Illinois Meuse-Argonne Offensive, also called the Battle of Argonne Forest, a World War I battle Argonne, South Dakota, a ghost town in the United States Argonne, Wisconsin, a town, US Argonne (CDP), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community, US USS Argonne (1918), built in 1916 at Kobe, Japan, by the Kawasaki Dockyards. USS Argonne (AS-10), originally designated AP-4 and commissioned 8 November 1921. Argonne (automobile), a short-lived U.S.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Argonne is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Argonne is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Argonne FAQs

Where is Argonne located?
Argonne is in Miner County, South Dakota. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Argonne in?
Argonne sits in Miner County, South Dakota. See our full guide to ghost towns in Miner County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Argonne?
Argonne may refer to: The Forest of Argonne, France Argonne National Laboratory, a U.S. D.O.E.
What remains at Argonne today?
The on-the-ground condition of Argonne is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Argonne?
Here's the honest truth: access to Argonne is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Argonne”), CC BY-SA.

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