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Wilsonville

A ghost town of unknown status in Pennsylvania.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Wilsonville ghost town, Pennsylvania
Plate I — Wilsonville, PennsylvaniaPhoto: Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Wilsonville isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Wilsonville is a former unincorporated community that was located in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The community was razed in 1924 for the construction of Lake Wallenpaupack.

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The story of Wilsonville

Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.

Wilsonville is a former unincorporated community that was located in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The community was razed in 1924 for the construction of Lake Wallenpaupack.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville is roughly 41.4519, -75.1792 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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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Wilsonville FAQs

01Where is Wilsonville located?
Wilsonville is in Pennsylvania, mapped near 41.4519, -75.1792.
02What county is Wilsonville in?
No county is recorded for Wilsonville in the sources used for this directory — it's listed under Pennsylvania.
03What is the history of Wilsonville?
Wilsonville is a former unincorporated community that was located in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The community was razed in 1924 for the construction of Lake Wallenpaupack.
04What remains at Wilsonville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville is roughly 41.4519, -75.1792 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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