Glenville Ghost Town
Jackson County, North Carolina35.1733, -83.1294
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 9.1 miHighlands, NC
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 3,600 ft1,097 m
Glenville sits in Jackson County, North Carolina. People call it a ghost town, though 155 residents were counted in 2020. It lies at about 3,600 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Glenville. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Highlands, NC, about 9.1 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Asheville, NC, 43 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Willets16 mi north
- Judson29 mi northwest
- Cataloochee32 mi north
- Burton34 mi southwest
- Visage35 mi southwest
- Proctor40 mi northwest
- Elkmont42 mi northwest
- Brasstown43 mi west
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Highlands. Snow is normal from December to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Highlands station (USC00314055), 9 miles away. About 88.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Jackson County, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.17333, -83.12944 |
| Elevation | 3,600 ft (1,097 m) |
| Census counts | 2010: 110 · 2020: 155 |
| Also known as | Glenville, North Carolina |
| Sources | Wikidata Q4026318 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Glenville ghost town?
In Jackson County, North Carolina, at 35.1733, -83.1294. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Highlands, NC, about 9.1 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Asheville, NC, 43 miles away.
Can you visit Glenville?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Glenville?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Highlands. Snow is normal from December to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Glenville?
Yes. Willets (16 mi), Judson (29 mi), Cataloochee (32 mi), Burton (34 mi).
