Shavertown doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Shavertown is the name of a number of places in the United States: Shavertown, New York, extinct town in the Catskills region Shavertown, Pennsylvania Shavertown, Virginia (part of Sterling, Virginia)
Shavertown is the lone documented ghost town in Delaware County — for now.
The story of Shavertown
New York's ghost towns are canal towns the railroad bypassed and Adirondack iron and lumber settlements.
Shavertown is the name of a number of places in the United States: Shavertown, New York, extinct town in the Catskills region Shavertown, Pennsylvania Shavertown, Virginia (part of Sterling, Virginia)
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Shavertown 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 Shavertown 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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Shavertown FAQs
01Where is Shavertown located?
02What county is Shavertown in?
03What is the history of Shavertown?
04What remains at Shavertown today?
05Can you visit Shavertown?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Shavertown”), CC BY-SA.
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