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Hazel Hurst

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Hazel Hurst ghost town, Pennsylvania
Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Hazel Hurst just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Hazel Hurst is an unincorporated community that is located near Marvin Creek in southern McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States.

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

The story of Hazel Hurst

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

Hazel Hurst is an unincorporated community that is located near Marvin Creek in southern McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Hazel Hurst 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 Hazel Hurst 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.

Hazel Hurst FAQs

Where is Hazel Hurst located?
Hazel Hurst is in McKean County, Pennsylvania. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Hazel Hurst in?
Hazel Hurst sits in McKean County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in McKean County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Hazel Hurst?
Hazel Hurst is an unincorporated community that is located near Marvin Creek in southern McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States.
What remains at Hazel Hurst today?
The on-the-ground condition of Hazel Hurst 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.
Can you visit Hazel Hurst?
Here's the honest truth: access to Hazel Hurst 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Hazel Hurst, Pennsylvania”), CC BY-SA.

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