New Philadelphia National Historic Site Ghost Town
Pike County, Illinois39.6958, -90.9597
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 4.3 miBarry, IL
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 8.6 miDutton
New Philadelphia National Historic Site is a ghost town in Pike County, Illinois. It was founded in 2022. The site is a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
- Unknown
Star: New Philadelphia National Historic Site. 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 Barry, IL, about 4.3 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is O'Fallon, MO, 65 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Dutton8.6 mi east
- Busch15 mi southwest
- LaMotte15 mi southwest
- White Oak Springs15 mi northeast
- Griggsville Landing17 mi east
- Reading17 mi southwest
- Milton19 mi northeast
- Lamb23 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 Pittsfield #2. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Pittsfield #2 station (USC00116837), 9.8 miles away. About 40.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Pike County, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.69580, -90.95970 |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Protected as | National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP 05000869) |
| Also known as | New Philadelphia Town Site, IL |
| Sources | Wikidata Q14687954 · Wikipedia article · NPS register file |
Questions
Where is New Philadelphia National Historic Site ghost town?
In Pike County, Illinois, at 39.6958, -90.9597. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Barry, IL, about 4.3 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is O'Fallon, MO, 65 miles away.
Can you visit New Philadelphia National Historic Site?
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 New Philadelphia National Historic Site?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Pittsfield #2. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
Are there other ghost towns near New Philadelphia National Historic Site?
Yes. Dutton (8.6 mi), Busch (15 mi), LaMotte (15 mi), White Oak Springs (15 mi).
