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Shavertown

A ghost town of unknown status in Delaware County, New York.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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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Shavertown FAQs

01Where is Shavertown located?
Shavertown is in Delaware County, New York. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Shavertown in?
Shavertown sits in Delaware County, New York. See our full guide to ghost towns in Delaware County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Shavertown?
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)
04What remains at Shavertown 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.
05Can you visit Shavertown?
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.

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

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