Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Zinc ore was found along Rush Creek in the 1880s, and a boom was under way by the 1890s; the community lasted until the 1960s (National Park Service). The district's ruins date from 1880 to 1940, and during World War I its mines were the center of Arkansas's zinc industry (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The Morning Star Loop and Mine Level Trail are open year-round at any time; old mine entrances are fenced off (National Park Service). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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