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Claylick

A ghost town of unknown status in Licking County, Ohio.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Claylick feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Claylick may refer to: Claylick, Pennsylvania, unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, United States Claylick, Ohio, former town in Ohio, United States

Licking County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Moscow — Claylick keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Claylick

Ohio's ghost towns are canal-era villages and coal and iron towns from the state's industrial first act.

Claylick may refer to: Claylick, Pennsylvania, unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, United States Claylick, Ohio, former town in Ohio, United States

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Claylick 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 Claylick 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 Claylick is roughly 40.0584, -82.2871 — 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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Claylick FAQs

01Where is Claylick located?
Claylick is in Licking County, Ohio, mapped near 40.0584, -82.2871.
02What county is Claylick in?
Claylick sits in Licking County, Ohio. See our full guide to ghost towns in Licking County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Claylick?
Claylick may refer to: Claylick, Pennsylvania, unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, United States Claylick, Ohio, former town in Ohio, United States
04What remains at Claylick today?
The on-the-ground condition of Claylick 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 Claylick?
Here's the honest truth: access to Claylick 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 Claylick is roughly 40.0584, -82.2871 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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