Ghost Towns in Mobile County, Alabama
2 documented ghost towns
Mobile County, Alabama, is home to 2 documented ghost towns — a concentrated dose of boom-and-bust history in a single county. Southern ghost towns rose with cotton, timber, oil, and river commerce — and fell to floods, fires, changing trade routes, and the boll weevil. The names to know include Beaver Mills, Fort Gaines.
Where conditions are verified, expect 1 partial ruins and 1 preserved sites. Access details are thin across this group, so research each town before setting out. Every town below gets its own full guide — with maps, visitor notes, and FAQs.
All Ghost Towns in Mobile County
Mobile County Ghost Town FAQs
How many ghost towns are in Mobile County, Alabama?
2 ghost towns are documented in Mobile County, Alabama, each with its own guide on this page.
What are the most notable ghost towns in Mobile County?
Standouts include Beaver Mills, Fort Gaines. Browse the full list below — featured towns have the most complete guides.
What condition are Mobile County's ghost towns in?
Among towns with verified conditions: 1 partial ruins, 1 preserved. The rest are listed with unknown status until someone verifies them on the ground.
Can you visit the ghost towns in Mobile County?
Access information is limited for these towns. Verify land ownership and local rules before visiting any site, and respect private property at all times.