Mercers Saltworks Ghost Town
Summers County, West Virginia37.4825, -80.8783
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Bluestone Recreation Area · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 8.5 miAthens, WV
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov9 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,470 ft447 m
Mercers Saltworks is a ghost town in Summers County, West Virginia. It lies at about 1,470 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- Other federal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Mercers Saltworks. 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 Athens, WV, about 8.5 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Roanoke, VA, 52 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Junta3.2 mi northeast
- Warford4.1 mi north
- Lilly8.7 mi northwest
- Egypt14 mi northeast
- Pickshin22 mi northwest
- McVey24 mi northwest
- Goodwill24 mi west
- Tina24 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
Other federal land: Bluestone Recreation Area
PAD-US places this spot on Bluestone Recreation Area, land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
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 November, judging by NOAA normals from Bluestone Lake. Snow is normal from December to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Bluestone Lake station (USC00460939), 11 miles away. About 41.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Summers County, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.48250, -80.87830 |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (447 m) |
| Also known as | Mercers Saltworks, West Virginia, Mercers Saltworks, WV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6818327 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Mercers Saltworks ghost town?
In Summers County, West Virginia, at 37.4825, -80.8783. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Athens, WV, about 8.5 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Roanoke, VA, 52 miles away.
Can you visit Mercers Saltworks?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Bluestone Recreation Area, land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Mercers Saltworks?
Mild months here run March to November, judging by NOAA normals from Bluestone Lake. Snow is normal from December to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Mercers Saltworks?
Yes. Junta (3.2 mi), Warford (4.1 mi), Lilly (8.7 mi), Egypt (14 mi).
