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Quaker

A ghost town of unknown status in Vermillion County, Indiana.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Quaker ghost town, Indiana
Plate I — Quaker, IndianaPhoto: David Benbennick (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Quaker just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Quaker (or Quaker Point) is an unincorporated community in Vermillion Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Vermillion County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Randall, Toronto — Quaker keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Quaker

Indiana's ghost towns are canal towns, coal camps, and railroad stops the interstates finished off.

Quaker (or Quaker Point) is an unincorporated community in Vermillion Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Quaker 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 Quaker 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 Quaker is roughly 39.8633, -87.5278 — 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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Quaker FAQs

01Where is Quaker located?
Quaker is in Vermillion County, Indiana, mapped near 39.8633, -87.5278.
02What county is Quaker in?
Quaker sits in Vermillion County, Indiana. See our full guide to ghost towns in Vermillion County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Quaker?
Quaker (or Quaker Point) is an unincorporated community in Vermillion Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
04What remains at Quaker today?
The on-the-ground condition of Quaker 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 Quaker?
Here's the honest truth: access to Quaker 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 Quaker is roughly 39.8633, -87.5278 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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