Ingleby isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Ingleby is a ghost town located in Haines Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is nearest to the town of Coburn and borders the Bald Eagle State Forest.
Centre County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Poe Mills, Powelton, Scotia — Ingleby keeps them company on the map.
The story of Ingleby
Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.
Ingleby is a ghost town located in Haines Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is nearest to the town of Coburn and borders the Bald Eagle State Forest. Other nearby towns include Aaronsburg, Millheim, and Woodward. It was at one time also named Fowler. Dr. Frank Barker erected a large house near the tracks of the Lewisburg and Tyrone Railroad, two miles east of hunting and fishing cottages, and the spot quickly became a popular resort known as Ingleby. The section of railroad passing through Ingleby was abandoned in 1970.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Ingleby 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 Ingleby 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 Ingleby is roughly 40.8444, -77.4350 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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
Ingleby FAQs
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03What is the history of Ingleby?
04What remains at Ingleby today?
05Can you visit Ingleby?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Ingleby, Pennsylvania”), CC BY-SA.
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