When you think of ghost towns, do you conjure up images of the Old West? You may not have realized that the Buckeye State has its fair share of ghost towns, and they’re equally as impressive. Perhaps one of the most fascinating ghost towns in Ohio is the Findlay Ghost Town. It’s not your typical abandoned site, but rather a replica of an 1880s ghost town. It’s since been re-opened to the public, but you can’t help but feel that there’s something eerily fascinating about this place. Here’s more on the lost town in Ohio that most people don’t know about.
There are few towns that announce themselves at “Ghost Town,” but Findlay Ghost Town really is unique.
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It’s here you’ll find borded-up windows and empty saloons, but no residents ever called this place home. Findlay is a pretend ghost town, more a play set than an actual town.
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That being said, visiting Findlay is still a fascinating if not eerie experience.
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The ghost town was originally built in the 50s, and since being re-open to the public it serves as the location of craft fairs throughout the year.
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It also hosts the iconic Haunted Ghost Town Findlay during Halloween.
Gerime Blankenship / Google If you’re someone who enjoys seasonal festivities and haunted tales, this event is a must! Learn more when you check out the Haunted Ghost Town Findlay Facebook page.
So whether you’re a fan of odd roadside attractions or the concept of long-forgotten ghost towns, you’ll find that Findlay Ghost Town is a destination you just have to see to believe.
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Have you ever experienced the Findlay Ghost Town? Do you agree that it’s one of the most unusual ghost towns in Ohio? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! For related content, be sure to read more about legitimate ghost towns in Ohio.
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If you’re someone who enjoys seasonal festivities and haunted tales, this event is a must! Learn more when you check out the Haunted Ghost Town Findlay Facebook page.
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Address: Ghost Town Findlay, Ohio, 10630 Co Rd 40, Findlay, OH 45840, USA
