The map remembers Somerfield long after the crowds moved on. Somerfield was a UK supermarket chain.
Somerset County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Crum — Somerfield keeps them company on the map.
The story of Somerfield
Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.
Somerfield was a UK supermarket chain. Somerfield may also refer to: Somerfield, New Zealand, a suburb of Christchurch Alf Somerfield (1918–1985), English footballer Stafford Somerfield (1911–1995), British newspaper editor USS Somerfield (1861), a Union ship in the American Civil War Somerfield, Pennsylvania, a ghost town under the waters of Youghiogheny River Lake
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Somerfield 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 Somerfield 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 Somerfield is roughly 39.7540, -79.3914 — 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
Somerfield FAQs
01Where is Somerfield located?
02What county is Somerfield in?
03What is the history of Somerfield?
04What remains at Somerfield today?
05Can you visit Somerfield?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Somerfield (disambiguation)”), CC BY-SA.
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