Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Sharon just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Sharon Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,817 at the 2020 census.
The story of Sharon
Michigan's ghost towns are copper and iron towns of the Upper Peninsula, plus lumber camps the pine barons abandoned.
Sharon Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,817 at the 2020 census.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Sharon 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 Sharon 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 Sharon is roughly 42.2086, -84.0825 — 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
Sharon FAQs
01Where is Sharon located?
02What county is Sharon in?
03What is the history of Sharon?
04What remains at Sharon today?
05Can you visit Sharon?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Sharon Township, Michigan”), CC BY-SA.
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