Good Luck

Maryland's ghost towns are mill villages, iron furnaces, and canal towns from the state's industrial era.

Good Luck is the name of a former rural neighborhood and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It is located along Good Luck Road at and around the intersection with Greenbelt Road (Maryland Route 193). Established in 1672, the former settlement is currently occupied by the Goddard Space Flight Center, DuVal High School, and a residential community.

The on-the-ground condition of Good Luck 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 Good Luck 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 Good Luck is roughly 38.9933, -76.8325 — 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.