You don't stumble onto Bulltown by accident. That's rather the point. Bulltown is an extinct town in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.
Bulltown is the lone documented ghost town in Braxton County — for now.
The story of Bulltown
West Virginia's ghost towns are coal company towns, owned outright by the mine and abandoned the same way.
Bulltown is an extinct town in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Bulltown 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 Bulltown 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 Bulltown is roughly 38.7886, -80.5664 — 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
Bulltown FAQs
01Where is Bulltown located?
02What county is Bulltown in?
03What is the history of Bulltown?
04What remains at Bulltown today?
05Can you visit Bulltown?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Bulltown, West Virginia”), CC BY-SA.
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