Manasco, Alabama, is a ghost town located in Walker County. Below is detailed information about the town:
County: Walker County
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: Approximately 33.8° N, 87.4° W
Elevation: Approximately 400 feet (122 meters)
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (UTC-6; UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Established: 1879
Disestablished: Circa 1900
Comments: Manasco was founded by David C. Manasco in 1879. The town existed for about 21 years before being abandoned around 1900. It had its own post office from July 24, 1879, to February 5, 1889, with Mrs. Elizabeth A. Palmer serving as postmaster.
Remains: Only a few hand-dug wells and a cemetery remain as evidence of the town’s existence.
Current Status: Abandoned; classified as a ghost town
Remarks: Manasco is listed on a historic register of American ghost towns. The town was situated on 160 acres owned by David C. Manasco. It is located about 14 miles from Jasper along Highway 124, near the small town of Townley.
