Mariaville Ghost Town
Rock County, Nebraska42.7753, -99.3353
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 25 miAtkinson, NE
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,920 ft584 m
Mariaville is a former settlement in Rock County, Nebraska, listed among the ghost towns of Nebraska. It lies at about 1,920 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Mariaville. 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 Atkinson, NE, about 25 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 138 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Carns8 mi west
- Brocksburg11 mi north
- Meadville26 mi west
- Duff42 mi south
- Pishelville57 mi east
- Venus59 mi east
- Elsmere60 mi southwest
- Wheeler65 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 April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Newport. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Newport station (USC00255925), 12 miles away. About 27.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Rock County, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.77530, -99.33530 |
| Elevation | 1,920 ft (584 m) |
| Also known as | Mariaville, Nebraska, Mariaville, NE |
| Sources | Wikidata Q18352704 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Mariaville ghost town?
In Rock County, Nebraska, at 42.7753, -99.3353. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Atkinson, NE, about 25 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 138 miles away.
Can you visit Mariaville?
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 Mariaville?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Newport. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Mariaville?
Yes. Carns (8 mi), Brocksburg (11 mi), Meadville (26 mi).
