Quick Facts
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Not recorded
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Newville isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Newville was a town located near what is now Pleasant Hill Lake, in northeastern Worthington Township, Richland County, Ohio, United States.
The story of Newville
Ohio's ghost towns are canal-era villages and coal and iron towns from the state's industrial first act.
Newville was a town located near what is now Pleasant Hill Lake, in northeastern Worthington Township, Richland County, Ohio, United States.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Newville 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 Newville 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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Newville, Ohio”), CC BY-SA.