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Orleans

A ghost town of unknown status in Linn County County, Oregon.

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

Orleans ghost town, Oregon
Photo: Another Believer (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Oregon
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Orleans doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Acadia: A New Orleans Bistro, or simply Acadia, was a Cajun-, Louisiana Creole-, and Southern-style restaurant in northeast Portland, Oregon, in the United States.

Linn County County holds 9 documented ghost towns, including Boston, Burlington, Cascadia — Orleans keeps them company on the map.

The story of Orleans

Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.

Acadia: A New Orleans Bistro, or simply Acadia, was a Cajun-, Louisiana Creole-, and Southern-style restaurant in northeast Portland, Oregon, in the United States.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Orleans 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 Orleans 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.

Orleans FAQs

Where is Orleans located?
Orleans is in Linn County County, Oregon. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Orleans in?
Orleans sits in Linn County County, Oregon. See our full guide to ghost towns in Linn County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Orleans?
Acadia: A New Orleans Bistro, or simply Acadia, was a Cajun-, Louisiana Creole-, and Southern-style restaurant in northeast Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
What remains at Orleans today?
The on-the-ground condition of Orleans 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 Orleans?
Here's the honest truth: access to Orleans 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 (“Acadia: A New Orleans Bistro”), CC BY-SA.

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