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Johnetta

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

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

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

You don't stumble onto Johnetta by accident. That's rather the point. Johnetta may refer to: Johnnetta Cole (born 1936), American anthropologist, educator, museum director, and college president Johnetta Elzie (born 1989), American civil rights activist Johnetta, Pennsylvania, community in

Armstrong County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including White Rock, Yellow Dog Village — Johnetta keeps them company on the map.

The story of Johnetta

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

Johnetta may refer to: Johnnetta Cole (born 1936), American anthropologist, educator, museum director, and college president Johnetta Elzie (born 1989), American civil rights activist Johnetta, Pennsylvania, community in Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, United States

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Johnetta 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 Johnetta 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.

Johnetta FAQs

Where is Johnetta located?
Johnetta is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Johnetta in?
Johnetta sits in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in Armstrong County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Johnetta?
Johnetta may refer to: Johnnetta Cole (born 1936), American anthropologist, educator, museum director, and college president Johnetta Elzie (born 1989), American civil rights activist Johnetta, Pennsylvania, community in Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, Unit
What remains at Johnetta today?
The on-the-ground condition of Johnetta 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 Johnetta?
Here's the honest truth: access to Johnetta 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 (“Johnetta”), CC BY-SA.

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