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Homer

A ghost town of unknown status in Ohio.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Homer ghost town, Ohio
Plate I — Homer, OhioPhoto: Roseohioresident (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Homer doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Homer Township is one of the seventeen townships of Medina County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,606 people in the township.

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The story of Homer

Ohio's ghost towns are canal-era villages and coal and iron towns from the state's industrial first act.

Homer Township is one of the seventeen townships of Medina County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,606 people in the township.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Homer 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 Homer 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 Homer is roughly 41.0197, -82.1242 — 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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Homer FAQs

01Where is Homer located?
Homer is in Ohio, mapped near 41.0197, -82.1242.
02What county is Homer in?
No county is recorded for Homer in the sources used for this directory — it's listed under Ohio.
03What is the history of Homer?
Homer Township is one of the seventeen townships of Medina County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,606 people in the township.
04What remains at Homer today?
The on-the-ground condition of Homer 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 Homer?
Here's the honest truth: access to Homer 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 Homer is roughly 41.0197, -82.1242 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Homer Township, Medina County, Ohio”), CC BY-SA.

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