Monson

New Hampshire's ghost towns are hill-farm villages and mill towns the rivers couldn't keep alive.

Monson was a town located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. Monson became abandoned in 1770 due to the poor soil on the lands and the limited resources it had at the time. The land that was Monson is now parts of the towns of Hollis, Milford, Amherst, and Brookline.

The on-the-ground condition of Monson 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Monson 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 Monson is roughly 42.7861, -71.6194 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.