Quick Facts
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Lonoke County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
The map remembers Austin long after the crowds moved on. Austin is a city in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 3,460 as of the 2020 census and an estimated 4,027 as of 2024.
Lonoke County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Brownsville, Old Austin — Austin keeps them company on the map.
The story of Austin
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Austin is a city in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 3,460 as of the 2020 census and an estimated 4,027 as of 2024. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Austin 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 Austin 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.
Austin FAQs
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Austin, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.