Utopia
This town was founded by religious cultists who believed a period of peace was about to begin and that the oceans would turn to lemonade. When that didn't happen, they sold their estate to Spiritualists, many of whom were... ghosttowns.com
Blueball
When the city of Middletown annexed the pioneer town of Blue Ball in 1993, the pastor of the Blue Ball Presbyterian Church observed We may be phased out and squeezed out, but the little village of Blue Ball will always li... ghosttowns.com
Hamilton
The town grew from Fort Hamilton, named for Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary War statesman and Secretary of the Treasury. The fort grew into the town of Hamilton with all the reminders of Anthony Wayne such as Wayne Trac... ghosttowns.com
Busenbark
Known primarily as the site for the world heavyweight boxing title match on August 31, 1867 between American Mike McCoole and Aaron Jones, the English champion. Promoters set up a ring on a farm owned by a William Richter... ghosttowns.com
Rialto
The Miami and Erie Canal made Cincinnati a major American city. While the canal increased Cincinnati's commerce, it also created typical new towns like Rialto, which grew out of special needs along the route of the canal.... ghosttowns.com