Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Cereal. Cereal Killaz is an American record producer and DJ outfit, now consisting solely of Alan Linhart (a.k.a. zarbizarre - born August 6, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and raised in Bowie, Maryland, United States.
Westmoreland County holds 21 documented ghost towns, including Acme, Alice, Andrico — Cereal keeps them company on the map.
The story of Cereal
Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.
Cereal Killaz is an American record producer and DJ outfit, now consisting solely of Alan Linhart (a.k.a. zarbizarre - born August 6, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and raised in Bowie, Maryland, United States. The music style of the act is classified as breakbeat and nu skool breaks, and has many other influences including nu metal, Florida breaks, drum and bass, industrial and indie rock. The Cereal Killaz have been listed by Annie Nightingale of BBC Radio 1 as one of the movers and shakers in the breakbeat scene.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Cereal 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 Cereal 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.
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
Cereal FAQs
01Where is Cereal located?
02What county is Cereal in?
03What is the history of Cereal?
04What remains at Cereal today?
05Can you visit Cereal?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Cereal Killaz”), CC BY-SA.
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