Lynn Ghost Town
Mingo County, West Virginia37.6025, -82.1550
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 8.1 miWilliamson, WV
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 780 ft238 m
Lynn is a former settlement in Mingo County, West Virginia, listed among the ghost towns of West Virginia. It lies at about 780 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Other federal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Lynn. 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 Williamson, WV, about 8.1 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Kingsport, TN, 78 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- New Thacker4.2 mi southeast
- Cinderella7.2 mi northwest
- Glen Alum9 mi east
- War Eagle13 mi southeast
- Mohawk15 mi southeast
- Panther16 mi southeast
- Jonkan17 mi southwest
- Krollitz19 mi southeast
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 March to June, August to November, judging by NOAA normals from Williamson. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Williamson station (USC00469610), 8.2 miles away. About 48.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Mingo County, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.60250, -82.15500 |
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Also known as | Lynn, West Virginia, Lynn, WV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6708885 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Lynn ghost town?
In Mingo County, West Virginia, at 37.6025, -82.1550. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Williamson, WV, about 8.1 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Kingsport, TN, 78 miles away.
Can you visit Lynn?
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 Lynn?
Mild months here run March to June, August to November, judging by NOAA normals from Williamson. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Lynn?
Yes. New Thacker (4.2 mi), Cinderella (7.2 mi), Glen Alum (9 mi), War Eagle (13 mi).
