Ghost towns are full of fascinating stories, giving us a glimpse into our historic past. Some tell the secrets of lawless men and their endless search for treasure, while others tell the story of a rags-to-riches life that most people only dream of. If you love ghost towns, here are five of the most captivating ...
As a surveyor of historic sites, I’ve had the chance to see a number of ghost towns in Indiana up close and personal. These aren’t the ghost towns you’re used to seeing in movies where the buildings still stand and all the people are gone. Instead these are towns where the buildings are completely gone ...
Here are the top ten Western Ghost Towns just in time for vacation season: At Cerro Gordo “Fat Hill” it’s a very easy ride up in any vehicle. There’s a lot left to see in this ghost town with the only Bed and Breakfast. You will find this town high in the mountains behind Swansea ...
Towns, settlements and little spots in the road have been popping up all over Oklahoma since the early 1800s. Whether they were mining towns, military posts or oil boom towns those same towns often disappeared as quickly as they appeared. Those non-existent towns add to Oklahoma’s rich history and create an air of mystery about ...
Vishnu Springs is a place that time seems to have forgot. While ghost towns exist around the country, and even around the world, this little ghost town in Illinois has a history that almost seems to echo through time. Vishnu Springs began during the middle of the 19th century, but it really reached its height ...
Ohio holds a special place in my heart, not only because I live here now but because I was raised here. In college I found myself drawn to the history of the state and in particularly the ghost towns. These small towns sometimes just disappeared while others were swallowed up by bigger cities. You’ll find ...
On a summer day in 1776, three young girls left the safety of Fort Boonesborough to enjoy a canoe ride on the Kentucky River. A swift current quickly carried their boat to the opposite shore. Within minutes, the girls were captured by a small group of Native Americans from the Shawnee tribe who hurriedly marched ...
Mannfield, Florida is an overgrown ghost town that can be easily accessed by a short hike through the beautiful Withlacoochee State Forest, located in Citrus County, Florida. On the left side of highway 491 directly across from Tri M ranch is a small abandoned road where parking is available. No traffic can enter as evidenced ...
Ghost towns and ruins in Nevada are everywhere. During the Gold Rush era, boom towns popped up all over the state of Nevada to mine gold and silver, only to become abandoned as people stopped finding precious metals. Chance are, they the ghost towns will find you before you start looking for them. Follow these ...
Ghost towns, where once people settled, their hopes high for a good life, a chance at the American Dream. Ghost Towns, where once children played and dreamed of spending the rest of their live. They dot the landscape all across the country and a summer visit to them is a lesson in history and a ...
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