Rushland doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Rushland is an unincorporated community that is located in the northwestern corner of Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bucks County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Tohickon Village — Rushland keeps them company on the map.
The story of Rushland
Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.
Rushland is an unincorporated community that is located in the northwestern corner of Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Rushland 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 Rushland 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 Rushland is roughly 40.2575, -75.0308 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Rushland FAQs
01Where is Rushland located?
02What county is Rushland in?
03What is the history of Rushland?
04What remains at Rushland today?
05Can you visit Rushland?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Rushland, Pennsylvania”), CC BY-SA.
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