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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Wilsonville FAQs
01Where is Wilsonville located?
02What county is Wilsonville in?
03What is the history of Wilsonville?
04What remains at Wilsonville today?
05Can you visit Wilsonville?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Wilsonville, Pennsylvania”), CC BY-SA.
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