Ghost Towns In Massachusetts Reveal Lost Stories Of The Past

I enjoy exploring abandoned places, especially those that have been deserted for decades. Since Massachusetts was among the earliest settled regions in the United States, it’s no surprise that uninhabited towns are scattered throughout the Bay State. Despite being abandoned for many years, these towns still hold a wealth of history just waiting to be discovered on your next hike.

Before we examine the list of ghost towns, take a moment to picture what these places were like during their heyday. Some of these sites were once lively communities, often classified as villages. Now, without delay, let’s reveal three concealed ghost towns in Massachusetts.

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The Monomoy Point Light in Provincetown's harbor was constructed in 1849 using cast iron, replacing an earlier wooden tower and a brick lantern room on the keeper's house. It was decommissioned in 1923, though the exact reasons are unknown.

This historic landmark was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1979.

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One of Massachusetts's hidden ghost towns I love is the former Whitewash Village, situated in Provincetown, a favorite summer vacation destination of mine. I intend to add it to my bucket list of places to visit. Does anyone have a boat I could borrow?

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