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Lapidum

A ghost town of unknown status in Harford County County, Maryland.

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

Lapidum ghost town, Maryland
Photo: Williamborg (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Lapidum feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Lapidum is a ghost town in Harford County, Maryland, USA, located at the head of navigation of the Susquehanna River on the west bank across from Port Deposit.

Lapidum is the lone documented ghost town in Harford County County — for now.

The story of Lapidum

Maryland's ghost towns are mill villages, iron furnaces, and canal towns from the state's industrial era.

Lapidum is a ghost town in Harford County, Maryland, USA, located at the head of navigation of the Susquehanna River on the west bank across from Port Deposit.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Lapidum 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 Lapidum 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.

Lapidum FAQs

Where is Lapidum located?
Lapidum is in Harford County County, Maryland. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Lapidum in?
Lapidum sits in Harford County County, Maryland. See our full guide to ghost towns in Harford County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Lapidum?
Lapidum is a ghost town in Harford County, Maryland, USA, located at the head of navigation of the Susquehanna River on the west bank across from Port Deposit.
What remains at Lapidum today?
The on-the-ground condition of Lapidum 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 Lapidum?
Here's the honest truth: access to Lapidum 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 (“Lapidum, Maryland”), CC BY-SA.

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