New Thacker Ghost Town
Mingo County, West Virginia37.5708, -82.0894
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 11 miGilbert Creek, WV
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,020 ft310 m
New Thacker is a former settlement in Mingo County, West Virginia, listed among the ghost towns of West Virginia. It lies at about 1,020 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Other federal
- Private or unlisted
Star: New Thacker. 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 Gilbert Creek, WV, about 11 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Kingsport, TN, 77 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Lynn4.2 mi northwest
- Glen Alum5.4 mi east
- War Eagle8.5 mi east
- Mohawk11 mi southeast
- Cinderella11 mi northwest
- Panther12 mi southeast
- Krollitz14 mi southeast
- Emmett16 mi northeast
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), 12 miles away. About 48.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Mingo County, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.57080, -82.08940 |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Also known as | New Thacker, West Virginia, New Thacker, WV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7012085 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is New Thacker ghost town?
In Mingo County, West Virginia, at 37.5708, -82.0894. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Gilbert Creek, WV, about 11 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Kingsport, TN, 77 miles away.
Can you visit New Thacker?
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 Thacker?
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 New Thacker?
Yes. Lynn (4.2 mi), Glen Alum (5.4 mi), War Eagle (8.5 mi), Mohawk (11 mi).
