12 Ghost Towns in Ohio They Don't Want You to Find!!

Explore 12 ghost towns in Ohio that vanished from the map. See the forgotten places and lost communities still shaping state history. This video examines the stories behind abandoned towns across the state, from the Wright Brothers' home turf to the infamous Cheshire, Ohio. If you have ever driven past an empty field or a quiet intersection, you might have been standing on the site of a community that no longer exists. We recount the history of these locations, detailing how residents were forced to leave and why these areas were eventually erased from the map. Whether you are a local history buff or simply curious about Ohio history, this breakdown offers a look at the settlements that time forgot. We focus on the factual accounts behind these ghost towns in Ohio, providing a clear narrative of what occurred in each location. These lost communities hold stories that are often hard to believe, yet they are a significant part of the regional landscape. Subscribe for weekly historical breakdowns of forgotten places, and comment below which Ohio location you want us to cover next. 0:00 The Hidden History of Ohio's Lost Towns 0:28 The Town Bought by a Power Plant 2:21 Helltown: The Park That Displaced a Community 4:34 Moonville: The Tunnel of Lost Souls 8:29 Zor: A Utopian Experiment in Ohio 18:04 Harrisburg: The Capital That Never Was What town are you from in Ohio? Comment below and i will tell the story about your town in the next video. Places featured in this video: 12 - Cheshire — Gallia County 11 - Helltown (Boston Township) — Summit County 10 - Moonville — Vinton County 9 - Gnadenhutten — Tuscarawas County 8 - Zoar — Tuscarawas County 7 - Knockemstiff — Ross County 6 - Haydenville — Hocking County 5 - San Toy — Morgan County 4 - Sprucevale — Columbiana County 3 - Shawnee — Perry County 2 - Harrisburg — Pickaway County 1 - Centreville — Montgomery County