Old Gauley Ghost Town
Fayette County, West Virginia38.1561, -81.1917
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 5 miAnsted, WV
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov9 of 12
- Elevation
- 740 ft226 m
Old Gauley is a former settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, listed among the ghost towns of West Virginia. It lies at about 740 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- Other federal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Old Gauley. 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 Ansted, WV, about 5 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Roanoke, VA, 91 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Vanetta1.3 mi north
- Gamoca2.6 mi north
- Wyndal4.1 mi north
- Marting4.6 mi northwest
- Hawks Nest5 mi southeast
- Harewood5.4 mi west
- Bachman5.5 mi southeast
- Gaymont5.9 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 March to November, judging by NOAA normals from London Locks.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the London Locks station (USC00465365), 10 miles away. About 46.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Fayette County, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.15610, -81.19170 |
| Elevation | 740 ft (226 m) |
| Also known as | Old Gauley, West Virginia, Old Gauley, WV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q14714293 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Old Gauley ghost town?
In Fayette County, West Virginia, at 38.1561, -81.1917. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Ansted, WV, about 5 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Roanoke, VA, 91 miles away.
Can you visit Old Gauley?
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 Old Gauley?
Mild months here run March to November, judging by NOAA normals from London Locks.
Are there other ghost towns near Old Gauley?
Yes. Vanetta (1.3 mi), Gamoca (2.6 mi), Wyndal (4.1 mi), Marting (4.6 mi).
