Ghost Towns in St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana
2 documented ghost towns
St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana, 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 Frenier, Ruddock. Where conditions are verified, expect 2 foundations only sites. 2 towns are known to be publicly accessible — for the rest, verify land ownership before you go.
Every town below gets its own full guide — with maps, visitor notes, and FAQs.
All Ghost Towns in St. John the Baptist County
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Frenier
St. John the Baptist, Louisiana
★ FeaturedFoundations OnlyRuddock
St. John the Baptist, Louisiana
St. John the Baptist County Ghost Town FAQs
How many ghost towns are in St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana?
2 ghost towns are documented in St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana, each with its own guide on this page.
What are the most notable ghost towns in St. John the Baptist County?
Standouts include Frenier, Ruddock. Browse the full list below — featured towns have the most complete guides.
What condition are St. John the Baptist County's ghost towns in?
Among towns with verified conditions: 2 foundations only. The rest are listed with unknown status until someone verifies them on the ground.
Can you visit the ghost towns in St. John the Baptist County?
2 towns are known to be publicly accessible. For the rest, verify land ownership and access rules before visiting — and respect private property everywhere.