Meadville Ghost Town
Keya Paha County, Nebraska42.7589, -99.8489
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 15 miAinsworth, NE
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,050 ft626 m
Meadville is a former settlement in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, listed among the ghost towns of Nebraska. It lies at about 2,050 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Meadville. 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 Ainsworth, NE, about 15 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 148 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Carns19 mi east
- Mariaville26 mi east
- Brocksburg29 mi northeast
- Duff40 mi south
- Elsmere44 mi southwest
- DeWitty48 mi southwest
- Lakeview51 mi northwest
- Wheeler82 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 June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Springview 2Nw. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Springview 2Nw station (USC00258090), 6.6 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Keya Paha County, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.75890, -99.84890 |
| Elevation | 2,050 ft (626 m) |
| Also known as | Meadville, Nebraska, Meadville, NE |
| Sources | Wikidata Q18358527 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Meadville ghost town?
In Keya Paha County, Nebraska, at 42.7589, -99.8489. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Ainsworth, NE, about 15 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 148 miles away.
Can you visit Meadville?
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 Meadville?
Mild months here run April to June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Springview 2Nw. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Meadville?
Yes. Carns (19 mi), Mariaville (26 mi), Brocksburg (29 mi).
