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Stone House

A ghost town of unknown status in Taylor County, West Virginia.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

The map remembers Stone House long after the crowds moved on. Old Stone House may refer to: Old Stone House (Hampton, Iowa) Stone House by the Stone House Brook (South Orange, New Jersey) Old Stone House (Brooklyn), New York Old Stone House (Granite Quarry, North Carolina) Old Ston

Stone House is the lone documented ghost town in Taylor County — for now.

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The story of Stone House

West Virginia's ghost towns are coal company towns, owned outright by the mine and abandoned the same way.

Old Stone House may refer to: Old Stone House (Hampton, Iowa) Stone House by the Stone House Brook (South Orange, New Jersey) Old Stone House (Brooklyn), New York Old Stone House (Granite Quarry, North Carolina) Old Stone House (Vale, Oregon) Old Stone House (Winnsboro, South Carolina) Old Stone House (Winooski, Vermont) Old Stone House Museum, in Brownington Village, Vermont Old Stone House (Richmond, Virginia)/Edgar Allan Poe Museum Old Stone House (Millboro Springs, Virginia) Old Stone House (Washington, D.C.) Old Stone House (Morgantown, West Virginia) Old Stone House (Pennsboro, West Virg…

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Stone House 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 Stone House 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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Stone House FAQs

01Where is Stone House located?
Stone House is in Taylor County, West Virginia. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Stone House in?
Stone House sits in Taylor County, West Virginia. See our full guide to ghost towns in Taylor County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Stone House?
Old Stone House may refer to: Old Stone House (Hampton, Iowa) Stone House by the Stone House Brook (South Orange, New Jersey) Old Stone House (Brooklyn), New York Old Stone House (Granite Quarry, North Carolina) Old Stone House (Vale, Oregon) Old Stone House (
04What remains at Stone House today?
The on-the-ground condition of Stone House 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 Stone House?
Here's the honest truth: access to Stone House 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 (“Old Stone House”), CC BY-SA.

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