Civil War Ghost Towns

The Civil War left physical scars across the American landscape that are still visible today. Some towns were destroyed in battle and never rebuilt. Others lost their populations to the war and never recovered. Civil War ghost towns stretch from the burned-out ruins of the Deep South to the border state communities torn apart by divided loyalties. These abandoned places are among the most historically significant ghost towns in America.

Explore Civil War Era Ghost Towns

Jason Smith’s Southeast and Mid-Atlantic ghost town volumes cover many of the most significant Civil War era abandoned communities.

Ghost Towns of the Southeast on Amazon

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