Ghost Towns in Ohio

Beyond the famous names lies a deeper map: Ohio holds 65 documented ghost towns. The Midwest's ghost towns grew around lead and coal mining, river trade, and early railroads, then emptied as industry consolidated. Standouts include Ai, Airington, Alba, Ashery, Atwood, and dozens more.

The heaviest concentrations sit in Hancock County, Licking County, Fulton County, where settlements rose — and fell — in quick succession. Among towns with verified conditions, you'll find 2 foundations only sites. 2 towns are known to be publicly accessible — the rest require checking land ownership and access rules before you go.

Use the status and access filters below to narrow the list, or search for a specific town by name.