Ghost Towns in the US
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1.
Bodie, CA
An original ghost town from the late 1800's, Bodie stands today in a state of "arrested decay."
13 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
2.
Centralia, PA
12 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
3.
Tombstone, AZ
Known as "The Town Too Tough to Die," Tombstone's post office was established December 2, 1878, and has yet to be discontinued.
10 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
4.
St. Elmo, CO
4 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris - 1 comment
Comments:
Probably the most beautiful ghost town.
Added 14 years ago by seph, 0 points
5.
Cahawba, AL
3 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
6.
Ballarat, CA
This may not be the most famous ghost town, but maybe infamous. On the way to Death Valley, part of Easy Rider was shot here, and the Manson Family stopped here on their way to their hide out at Barker Ranch, also now abandoned.
2 points - added 14 years ago by seph -
7.
Oatman, AZ
On Route 66, this former mining town is famous as the honeymoon stop of Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. Wild burros live in the surrounding mountains and come down to mooch carrots from tourists.
2 points - added 14 years ago by seph -
8.
Jerome, AZ
A silver mining town built on a series of switch-backs on the side of Mingus Mountain, it went from 50,000 down to 50. Parts have slid down the slope. Now it's an arts community of 353.
2 points - added 14 years ago by seph -
9.
Cane Creek, MO
2 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
10.
Butternut, MI
1 point - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
11.
Belmont, NV
1 point - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
12.
Taylor Creek, AR
Once located on the military road between Memphis and Fort Smith, Taylor Creek simply doesn't exist anymore.
1 point - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
13.
Innskip Station, OR
0 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
14.
Silver City, ID
0 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
15.
Meyers Mill, SC
0 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
16.
Fleming, NM
0 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
17.
Dudley Town, CT
0 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
18.
Kennecott, AK
An old mining town that was deserted after the copper mine dried out, there are 40 structures (including the 14-story mill, the power plant, several other large industrial structures, three barracks, and several cottages) remaining.
0 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
19.
Barnsville, AL
Located in Marion County, all that's left of this town are churches, a cemetery, and scattered residents.
0 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
20.
Elkhorn, MT
-1 point - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
21.
Ruby, AZ
-1 point - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
22.
Indian Gap, TN
-1 point - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
23.
Anchorage, LA
-4 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
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