Barclay isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Barclay Tagg (born December 30, 1937, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is an American Thoroughbred horse trainer. Tagg graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Animal Husbandry in 1961.
Bradford County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including French Azilum, Laquin — Barclay keeps them company on the map.
The story of Barclay
Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.
Barclay Tagg (born December 30, 1937, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is an American Thoroughbred horse trainer. Tagg graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Animal Husbandry in 1961. Tagg is best known for conditioning Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Funny Cide. Horses in Tagg's stable have included Tiz the Law, Showing Up, and Nobiz Like Shobiz. Formerly a steeplechase jockey, Tagg won his first race in 1972 at Old Liberty Park.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Barclay 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Barclay 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 Barclay is roughly 41.6559, -76.6263 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Barclay FAQs
01Where is Barclay located?
02What county is Barclay in?
03What is the history of Barclay?
04What remains at Barclay today?
05Can you visit Barclay?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Barclay Tagg”), CC BY-SA.
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