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Corydon

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Corydon ghost town, Pennsylvania
Plate I — Corydon, PennsylvaniaPhoto: diego_cue (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

The map remembers Corydon long after the crowds moved on. Corydon Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census.

McKean County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Hazel Hurst, Norwich — Corydon keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Corydon

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

Corydon Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Corydon 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 Corydon 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 Corydon is roughly 41.9167, -78.8331 — 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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Corydon FAQs

01Where is Corydon located?
Corydon is in McKean County, Pennsylvania, mapped near 41.9167, -78.8331.
02What county is Corydon in?
Corydon sits in McKean County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in McKean County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Corydon?
Corydon Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census.
04What remains at Corydon today?
The on-the-ground condition of Corydon 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 Corydon?
Here's the honest truth: access to Corydon 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 Corydon is roughly 41.9167, -78.8331 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Corydon Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania”), CC BY-SA.

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