While the West is better known for its many ghost towns, they exist in the Midwest as well. If you’re interested in learning about Ohio’s many long-lost small towns and villages, this is a great link. You can search through information for every county, read town histories, view photos and more. There are also links to old maps and indexes, as well as historic research resources.
Not all of the places still have remaining evidence, but enogh exist to easily justify a cool road trip around the state.

Ohio Ghost Town Exploration Co.