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Nebraska

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

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.

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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.

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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.

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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. The mapped point for Nebraska is roughly 41.4692, -79.3834 — 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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Nebraska FAQs

01Where is Nebraska located?
Nebraska is in Forest County, Pennsylvania, mapped near 41.4692, -79.3834.
02What county is Nebraska in?
Nebraska sits in Forest County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in Forest County for its neighbors.
03What 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.
04What 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.
05Can 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. The mapped point for Nebraska is roughly 41.4692, -79.3834 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“1982 Nebraska vs. Penn State football game”), CC BY-SA.

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