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Aqueduct

A ghost town of unknown status in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Aqueduct ghost town, Pennsylvania
Plate I — Aqueduct, PennsylvaniaPhoto: Beyond My Ken (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

The map remembers Aqueduct long after the crowds moved on. Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct, also known as the Roebling Bridge, is the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States.

Indiana County holds 28 documented ghost towns, including Appalacha, Armerford, Bells Mills — Aqueduct keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Aqueduct

Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.

Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct, also known as the Roebling Bridge, is the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States. It runs 535 feet (163 meters) over the Delaware River, from Minisink Ford, New York, to Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. Opened in 1849 as an aqueduct connecting two parts of the Delaware & Hudson Canal (D&H), it has since been converted to carry automotive traffic and pedestrians.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Aqueduct is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Aqueduct is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Aqueduct is roughly 41.4826, -74.9844 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Aqueduct FAQs

01Where is Aqueduct located?
Aqueduct is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, mapped near 41.4826, -74.9844.
02What county is Aqueduct in?
Aqueduct sits in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in Indiana County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Aqueduct?
Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct, also known as the Roebling Bridge, is the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States. It runs 535 feet (163 meters) over the Delaware River, from Minisink Ford, New York, to Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania.
04What remains at Aqueduct today?
The on-the-ground condition of Aqueduct is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Aqueduct?
Here's the honest truth: access to Aqueduct is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Aqueduct is roughly 41.4826, -74.9844 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct”), CC BY-SA.

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