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Meadville

A ghost town of unknown status in Keya Paha County, Nebraska.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Meadville has it. Meadville may refer to: Meadville, Mississippi Meadville, Missouri Meadville, Nebraska Meadville, Pennsylvania, the largest U.S.

Keya Paha County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Brocksburg, Burton, Carns — Meadville keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Meadville

Nebraska's ghost towns are railroad and homestead towns, spaced every few miles along lines the trains don't run anymore.

Meadville may refer to: Meadville, Mississippi Meadville, Missouri Meadville, Nebraska Meadville, Pennsylvania, the largest U.S. city named Meadville Meadville Area Senior High School Meadville Medical Center Meadville (album), by David Thomas and Two Pale Boys Meadville Corporation, an oil company Meadville Lombard Theological School, a Unitarian Universalist seminary in Chicago

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Meadville 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 Meadville 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 Meadville is roughly 42.7587, -99.8500 — 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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Meadville FAQs

01Where is Meadville located?
Meadville is in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, mapped near 42.7587, -99.8500.
02What county is Meadville in?
Meadville sits in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. See our full guide to ghost towns in Keya Paha County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Meadville?
Meadville may refer to: Meadville, Mississippi Meadville, Missouri Meadville, Nebraska Meadville, Pennsylvania, the largest U.S.
04What remains at Meadville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Meadville 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 Meadville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Meadville 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 Meadville is roughly 42.7587, -99.8500 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Meadville”), CC BY-SA.

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