On June 20, 1863, two years after splitting away from the eastern part of Virginia, West Virginia became the 35th state of the United States.There are 69 ghost towns in West Virginia. Some towns...

The Florida territory's ownership went between Great Britain and Spain throughout the 18th and part of the 19th century. In 1821, the United States purchased the territory from Spain and welcomed the...

Washington state joined the United States on November 11, 1889. It was the 42nd state to be added to the union. There are 151 ghost towns in Washington. The state covers an area of 71,362...

Maine was the 23rd state to enter statehood on March 15, 1820.Maine is known to have 10 ghost towns.Maine was acquired through the Missouri Compromise of 1820. The arrangement allowed Maine...

Arizona was the 48th state to join the United States on February 14, 1912.There are 300 ghost towns in Arizona. Most are barren and have been lost to the land, only to become part of the...

Before the United States of America bought Alaska, it was a Russian colony that began in 1744. The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million.It is estimated there are around 100...