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A ghost town is a town or city that has been completely abandoned by human inhabitants, usually because the economic activity that supported it has failed, or due to natural or human-caused disasters such as flood, government action, uncontrolled lawlessness or war. The term is sometimes used in a depreciative sense to include cities, towns, and neighborhoods which, while still populated, are significantly less so than in years past.
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Please keep in mind
The listings of the Ghost Towns, near Ghost Towns and other Historical Features are for informational purposes only and should NOT be considered a grant or permission to Trespass, Metal Detect, Relic or Treasure Hunt at any of the listed Features.
If your plans are to locate sites for metal detecting or relic hunting.
If your plans are to locate sites for metal detecting or relic hunting. It is your responsibility to obtain written permission from the legal property owners. Please be advised, that any state or nationally owned features will probably be off-limits to metal detector use. Also be aware of any federal, state or local laws restricting the same.
When you are exploring the Ghost Towns, please abide by the Ghost Towner's Code of Ethics
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