Ghost towns are great places to visit and learn about the history of this great country. Pennsylvania has some of the most historic ghost towns in the United States. Some of the state’s ghost towns were thriving mining towns in the 19th century while several others were built to support lumber activities. Some of the […]
Ghost Towns
There are hundreds of old mining towns that are now just ghost towns, long ago abandoned after the richest minerals were extracted. These historic places can be fascinating to explore today.
New York Ghost Towns – 5 Historic Places to Explore
Many people don’t really associate the state of New York with ghost towns. It certainly gets more attention as the financial capital of the world than for its early history, but like all other states, New York has its fair of both interesting and creepy ghost towns. A majority of the ghost towns are in […]
5 Old Ghost Towns in New Hampshire Worth Exploring
Take a road trip back in time by visiting these amazing New Hampshire Ghost Towns Although New Hampshire is one of the smallest states in the U.S. it is known for its rich heritage that dates back the early days of European colonization. Because of the rich heritage the state is filled with many historical […]
Explore these 6 Fascinating Ghost Towns in Maine
When we talk about ghost towns in the United States most people think of the old ghost towns are found in the Old West. Really though, every state has ghost towns and Maine is no exception. Maine is dotted with numerous ghost towns across the entire state. Most of the ghost towns originated in the […]
6 West Virginia Ghost Towns – Left in the Coal Dust
Declines in coal mining left behind these West Virginia Ghost Towns In the 1880’s, the opening of the new Norfolk and Western Railway sparked the beginning of new communities that transformed the region from agricultural into industrial boom towns. Lured by good wages and cheaper housing, people from as far away as Europe settled in […]
7 Virginia Ghost Towns – Early East Coast Settlements
Virginia is a state ripe for treasure hunters to explore historical settlements, buildings, and entire ghost towns. Silent and empty, only the scraps of communities the witnesses to where life once lived. Abandoned but not forgotten, whatever remains of these Virginia ghost towns serves as a fascinating journey through history. Lignite, Virginia (Botetourt County) […]
7 Long Gone Ghost Towns in South Carolina
Those who want to find a window into the past will have no trouble finding what they are looking for in the ghost towns in South Carolina. There are a number of deserted communities, as well as some that have been completely wiped off the map. What happened to these towns? Here are some examples […]
6 Spooky North Carolina Ghost Towns worth Exploring
North Carolina has some ghost towns that are deserted places that were once alive and thriving with communities full of people. Folklore about some of the towns report that they are haunted by ghosts of past residents. Other towns are empty crypts in which only memories of the once living reside. Gold Hill in […]
This Massive Mine in Utah Has Produced More Gold than Most States!
The Kennecott Copper Mine (initially known as the Bingham Canyon Mine) is an open pit copper mine located in the Oquirrh Mountains near the Salt Lake City in Utah. It is currently the world’s largest man-made excavation. The mine is operated by the Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation a subsidiary of the UK-based Rio Tinto Group. […]
This Gold Mine in South Dakota was one of the Richest in the US
The Homestake Mine was an huge underground mine located in the Lead County, South Dakota. This mine was by far the deepest gold mine in America during the peak of operation. It is estimated the Homestake gold mine produced about 40 million troy ounces of gold over its lifetime. Following the Black Hills Gold Rush […]
12 Eastern Oregon Gold Mining Towns (Maps & Locations)
While Oregon’s mining industry was not as lucrative as others in the West, during the period of the gold rush, the territory was a significant contributor of gold as well as other minerals. Oregon played its part in establishing the Western states and still ended up ranking 11th in gold production. The richest gold strikes […]
5 Nebraska Ghost Towns that have been Long Abandoned
The decline of potash mining results in lots of ghost towns across Nebraska During the 1880s farming exploded across Nebraska bring more and more people to the prairie. With the explosion of people, valuable mineral resources were also discovered in several places. The explosion of farming, the discovery of minerals and the construction of railroads […]
8 Mississippi Ghost Towns that You Need to Visit
To this day, the Mississippi River remains the only living witness of the existence of many villages that once stood along its banks. If the river could talk, it would tell stories of how popular towns and businesses became ghosts of the towns they once were. Rodney, Mississippi (Jefferson County) Rodney was a […]
7 Minnesota Ghost Towns – Historic Mining Towns to Explore
Iron Mining left behinds some great Minnesota Ghost Towns Minnesota has a great history of mining and logging which is a perfect mix for the existence of fascinating and historical ghost towns. With several hundred small towns, it is not uncommon to come across a ghost town when driving across the state. Most of the […]
6 of Wisconsin’s Most Fascinating Ghost Towns
There are a number of fascinating Wisconsin ghost towns throughout the states that you can explore. Some of these once thriving mining and railroad towns have dwindled over the years and now lay in ruins. These ghost towns are scattered across the state with some in a number of places having been restored and allow […]