Quick Facts
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- McKean County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
The map remembers Corydon long after the crowds moved on. Corydon Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census.
McKean County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Hazel Hurst, Norwich — Corydon keeps them company on the map.
The story of Corydon
Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.
Corydon Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Corydon is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Corydon is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Corydon Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania”), CC BY-SA.