The contrast between “what was” and “what could have been” is striking in the case of ghost towns. These once bustling places are now hollowed out, withered versions that carry with them an airy sense as if time has forgotten these faded memories—a haunting sadness prevalent among all things abandoned to nature or circumstance. Perfect […]
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The USA is home to an eclectic mix of towns and cities, from New York City’s bustling metropolis to Maine, where you can find old mill buildings dotting riverbanks. These are just some examples, but many others out there range from ghostly forgotten hamlets with tales rooted deep into American histories like Bentonville or Cisco,
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In 1846, thousands of settlers left farms and homes behind to travel westward across America. They were looking for new land to farm and gold to mine. Many died during their journey, but those who survived settled in places like Laramie County, Wyoming. Here they built cabins and dug wells. These early buildings still stand
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The people of Cochise County have a spooky history. The first sign that you’re in the right place is when your car breaks down, and there’s no cell service, but all around town are abandoned buildings with broken windows. Gleeson, Arizona Gleeson is a small town about 15 miles outside Tombstone. It was once an
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Ghost towns in the Mojave Desert are a rare sight but not forgotten. The California desert has been home to some of America’s most faded ghost towns. A trip out into these deserts can provide an experience like no other. Each location offers something unique while also giving us insight into what life may have
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Alfred, ND County: LaMoure Zip Code: Latitude / Longitude: 46° 36′ 11 N, 98° 59′ 57 W Elevation: Time Zone: Central (CST) (UTC-6) Established: Disestablished: Comments: Alfred is an unincorporated hamlet in LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States. It was one of five towns founded by Richard Sykes. Remains: Its population is estimated at about
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Adventure, UT County: Washington Zip Code: Latitude / Longitude: 37° 9′ 42.92″ N, 113° 4′ 22.79″ W Elevation: Time Zone: Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) Established: Disestablished: Comments: Adventure was an early settlement in Washington County, Utah, United States, established in 1860 by Philip Klingensmith and five other people from Iron County. They formed a small settlement
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Tarrant, TX County: Hopkins Zip Code: Latitude / Longitude: Elevation: Time Zone: Central (CST) (UTC-6) Established: Disestablished: Comments: Remains: Current Status: Remarks: Tascosa, TX County: Oldham Zip Code: Latitude / Longitude: 35°31’52″N 102°15’20″W Elevation: 3,192 ft (973 m) Time Zone: Central (CST) (UTC-6) Established: 1876 Disestablished: Comments: Tascosa, sometimes called Old Tascosa, is the former
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Quigley, TX County: Jasper Zip Code: Latitude / Longitude: Elevation: Time Zone: Central (CST) (UTC-6) Established: Disestablished: Comments: Remains: Current Status: Remarks: Quihi, TX County: Medina Zip Code: Latitude / Longitude: 29°23’30″N 99°01’48″W Elevation: 843 ft (257 m) Time Zone: Central (CST) (UTC-6) Established: Disestablished: Comments: Quihi is a ghost town in Medina County, in
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Oakland, TX County: Colorado Zip Code: 78951 Latitude / Longitude: 29°36’06″N 96°49’48″W Elevation: 167 ft (51 m) Time Zone: Central (CST) (UTC-6) Established: Disestablished: Comments: Oakland is an unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 80 in 2000. It is located
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