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Ghost Town · Pennsylvania

Nebraska

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

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

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

The map remembers Nebraska long after the crowds moved on. The 1982 Nebraska vs. Penn State football game was a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Penn State Nittany Lions on September 25, 1982 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.

Forest County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Newtown Mills — Nebraska keeps them company on the map.

The story of Nebraska

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

The 1982 Nebraska vs. Penn State football game was a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Penn State Nittany Lions on September 25, 1982 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. It served as a catalyst for Penn State's first national championship and is remembered for a controversial officiating decision in the final seconds.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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.

Nebraska FAQs

Where is Nebraska located?
Nebraska is in Forest County, Pennsylvania. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Nebraska in?
Nebraska sits in Forest County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in Forest County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Nebraska?
The 1982 Nebraska vs. Penn State football game was a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Penn State Nittany Lions on September 25, 1982 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.
What remains at Nebraska today?
The on-the-ground condition of Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
Here's the honest truth: access to Nebraska 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 (“1982 Nebraska vs. Penn State football game”), CC BY-SA.

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