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Beula

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Some places earn their silence — and Beula is one of them. Beula may refer to: Jak Beula (born 1963), British entrepreneur Johana Harris (1912–1995), Canadian pianist, composer and music educator born Beula Duffy Beula Nunn (1914-1995), wife of former Kentucky Governor Louie B.

Cambria County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Bennington — Beula keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Beula

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

Beula may refer to: Jak Beula (born 1963), British entrepreneur Johana Harris (1912–1995), Canadian pianist, composer and music educator born Beula Duffy Beula Nunn (1914-1995), wife of former Kentucky Governor Louie B. Nunn and preservationist Beula, Pennsylvania, Cambria County - see List of places in Pennsylvania

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Beula 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 Beula 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 Beula is roughly 40.4767, -78.7720 — 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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Beula FAQs

01Where is Beula located?
Beula is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, mapped near 40.4767, -78.7720.
02What county is Beula in?
Beula sits in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in Cambria County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Beula?
Beula may refer to: Jak Beula (born 1963), British entrepreneur Johana Harris (1912–1995), Canadian pianist, composer and music educator born Beula Duffy Beula Nunn (1914-1995), wife of former Kentucky Governor Louie B.
04What remains at Beula today?
The on-the-ground condition of Beula 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 Beula?
Here's the honest truth: access to Beula 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 Beula is roughly 40.4767, -78.7720 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Beula”), CC BY-SA.

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