Some ghost towns feel like museums. Gorman feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Arthur Pue Gorman (March 11, 1839 – June 4, 1906) was an American politician.
Garrett County County holds 19 documented ghost towns, including Altamont, Blooming Rose, Bloomington — Gorman keeps them company on the map.
The story of Gorman
Maryland's ghost towns are mill villages, iron furnaces, and canal towns from the state's industrial era.
Arthur Pue Gorman (March 11, 1839 – June 4, 1906) was an American politician. He was leader of the Gorman-Rasin organization with Isaac Freeman Rasin that controlled the Maryland Democratic Party from the late 1870s until his death in 1906. Gorman served as United States Senator from Maryland from 1881 to 1899 and again from 1903 until his death. He was a prominent leader of the Bourbon Democrat faction of the Democratic Party.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Gorman 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 Gorman 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.
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
Gorman FAQs
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03What is the history of Gorman?
04What remains at Gorman today?
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Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Arthur P. Gorman”), CC BY-SA.
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