Spencer Mountain

North Carolina's ghost towns start with America's first gold rush in 1799 and run through timber and textile mill villages.

Spencer Mountain is an inactive incorporated town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was listed as zero, down from 37 at the 2010 census.

The on-the-ground condition of Spencer Mountain 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Spencer Mountain 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 Spencer Mountain is roughly 35.3072, -81.1100 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.