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Cow Mound

A ghost town of unknown status in Woodruff County, Arkansas.

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

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

You don't stumble onto Cow Mound by accident. That's rather the point. Cow Mound is a ghost town in Woodruff County, Arkansas, United States. Its decimal coordinates of 35.058702, -91.

Cow Mound is the lone documented ghost town in Woodruff County — for now.

The story of Cow Mound

Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.

Cow Mound is a ghost town in Woodruff County, Arkansas, United States. Its decimal coordinates of 35.058702, -91.337628 place it about 11 miles northeast of Des Arc, about 15 miles northwest of Brinkley, and about 16 miles south of Augusta, Arkansas.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Cow Mound 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 Cow Mound 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.

Cow Mound FAQs

Where is Cow Mound located?
Cow Mound is in Woodruff County, Arkansas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Cow Mound in?
Cow Mound sits in Woodruff County, Arkansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Woodruff County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Cow Mound?
Cow Mound is a ghost town in Woodruff County, Arkansas, United States. Its decimal coordinates of 35.058702, -91.337628 place it about 11 miles northeast of Des Arc, about 15 miles northwest of Brinkley, and about 16 miles south of Augusta, Arkansas.
What remains at Cow Mound today?
The on-the-ground condition of Cow Mound 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 Cow Mound?
Here's the honest truth: access to Cow Mound 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 (“Cow Mound, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.

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