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Rushland

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Rushland ghost town, Pennsylvania
Plate I — Rushland, PennsylvaniaPhoto: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Rushland FAQs

01Where is Rushland located?
Rushland is in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mapped near 40.2575, -75.0308.
02What county is Rushland in?
Rushland sits in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in Bucks County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Rushland?
Rushland is an unincorporated community that is located in the northwestern corner of Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States.
04What remains at Rushland 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.
05Can you visit Rushland?
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.

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

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