Layland Ghost Town
Fayette County, West Virginia37.8892, -80.9711
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 11 miStanaford, WV
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,430 ft741 m
Layland is a former settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, listed among the ghost towns of West Virginia. It lies at about 2,430 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- Private or unlisted
Star: Layland. 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 Stanaford, WV, about 11 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Roanoke, VA, 70 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Greenwood1.2 mi southwest
- Glade4.3 mi south
- Fire Creek5.7 mi northwest
- Royal5.8 mi southwest
- Pennbrook5.9 mi northwest
- Beury6.2 mi northwest
- Red Ash6.2 mi northwest
- Landisburg6.3 mi north
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 point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
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 Beckley Raleigh Co Ap. Snow is normal from October to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Beckley Raleigh Co Ap station (USW00003872), 11 miles away. About 43.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Fayette County, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.88920, -80.97110 |
| Elevation | 2,430 ft (741 m) |
| Also known as | Layland, West Virginia, Layland, WV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6505613 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Layland ghost town?
In Fayette County, West Virginia, at 37.8892, -80.9711. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Stanaford, WV, about 11 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Roanoke, VA, 70 miles away.
Can you visit Layland?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Layland?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Beckley Raleigh Co Ap. Snow is normal from October to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Layland?
Yes. Greenwood (1.2 mi), Glade (4.3 mi), Fire Creek (5.7 mi), Royal (5.8 mi).
