Quick Facts
- State
- Vermont
- County
- Windham County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Somerset isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Somerset is an unincorporated town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a total population of 6.
Somerset is the lone documented ghost town in Windham County — for now.
The story of Somerset
Vermont's ghost towns are marble and granite quarries and hill farms the westward migration emptied.
Somerset is an unincorporated town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a total population of 6. Somerset is one of five unincorporated towns in Vermont, having been disincorporated in 1937. The town has no local government and the town's affairs are handled by a state-appointed supervisor.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Somerset 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 Somerset 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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Somerset, Vermont”), CC BY-SA.