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.
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
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.
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.
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
Claylick FAQs
01Where is Claylick located?
02What county is Claylick in?
03What is the history of Claylick?
04What remains at Claylick today?
05Can you visit Claylick?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Claylick”), CC BY-SA.
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