Best Demolished Ghost Towns in the USA

Across the United States, 7 ghost towns are classified as demolished. Demolished ghost towns were cleared by time, development, or deliberate removal. A marker, a cemetery, or an empty field is often all that remains — the story outlives the structures.

The largest concentrations are in Florida (1), Utah (1), Pennsylvania (1), Minnesota (1). Well-known examples include Brewster, Castle Gate, Centralia, Elcor, Paradise.