Author name: Jason Smith

After serving in the United States Marine Corps, I now work as a Web Developer. I aim to visit all 50 US states, with only five remaining. I enjoy indulging in whiskey, wine, coffee, occasional gaming (by breaking out the original NES or SNES.), and soaking in hot springs in my free time. I also enjoy hiking and taking pictures, along with metal detecting & magnet fishing.

Ghost Towns of Michigan (L-Z)

Ghost Towns of Michigan (L-Z)

Leer, MI County: AlpenaZip Code: 49776Latitude / Longitude: 45° 11′ 52″ N, 83° 44′ 22″ WElevation: Time Zone: Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)Established: Disestablished: Comments: Leer is an unincorporated community near the northern boundary of the township at 45°11’52″N 83°44’22″W The rural settlement was named after Lier, Norway, by the Norwegian immigrants who settled here. A post […]

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Ghost Towns of Michigan (A-K)

Ghost Towns of Michigan (A-K)

Antrim City, MI County: Zip Code: Latitude / Longitude: Elevation: Time Zone: Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)Established: Disestablished: Comments: Antrim City was a short-lived settlement on the Lake Michigan shores. Wood, Pearl and Company began shipping operations circa 1861. A post office operated from July 21, 1862, until April 19, 1882. The principals behind Wood, Pearl and

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Ghost Towns of Maine

Ghost Towns of Maine

Askwith, ME County: PiscataquisZip Code: Latitude / Longitude: 45°36′58″N 69°50′20″W / 45.616°N 69.839°W / 45.616Elevation: Time Zone: Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)Established:Disestablished:Comments: Askwith is a ghost town located in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. Between the towns of Greenville and Rockwood, specifically near Misery Knob, the town had at one time a post office.Remains: In 1895 there

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