Lobelia Ghost Town
Pocahontas County, West Virginia38.1336, -80.2944
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 15 miRichwood, WV
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,500 ft763 m
Lobelia is a former settlement in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, listed among the ghost towns of West Virginia. It lies at about 2,500 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- National Park Service
- Other federal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Lobelia. 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 Richwood, WV, about 15 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Roanoke, VA, 62 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Mill Run4.4 mi southeast
- Alum Springs19 mi south
- Sunset20 mi east
- Brink20 mi south
- Jerryville20 mi north
- McClung24 mi west
- Walker Hill25 mi west
- Bryant26 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 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 Buckeye. Snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Buckeye station (USC00461215), 9.5 miles away. About 45.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Pocahontas County, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.13360, -80.29440 |
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (763 m) |
| Also known as | Lobelia, West Virginia, Lobelia, WV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q14714142 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Lobelia ghost town?
In Pocahontas County, West Virginia, at 38.1336, -80.2944. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Richwood, WV, about 15 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Roanoke, VA, 62 miles away.
Can you visit Lobelia?
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 Lobelia?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Buckeye. Snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Lobelia?
Yes. Mill Run (4.4 mi), Alum Springs (19 mi), Sunset (20 mi), Brink (20 mi).
