Ellenton

South Carolina's ghost towns are rice and indigo ports, textile mill villages, and railroad towns.

New Ellenton is a city in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,210 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area.

The on-the-ground condition of Ellenton 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Ellenton 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 Ellenton is roughly 33.4197, -81.6825 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.