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Damon

A ghost town of unknown status in Michigan.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Damon ghost town, Michigan
Photo: United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

County
Not recorded
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Damon just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Damon Jerome Keith (July 4, 1922 – April 28, 2019) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and a former United States District Judge of the United States District Cou

The story of Damon

Michigan's ghost towns are copper and iron towns of the Upper Peninsula, plus lumber camps the pine barons abandoned.

Damon Jerome Keith (July 4, 1922 – April 28, 2019) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and a former United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Damon 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 Damon 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.

Damon FAQs

Where is Damon located?
Damon is in Michigan. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Damon in?
No county is recorded for Damon in the sources used for this directory — it's listed under Michigan.
What is the history of Damon?
Damon Jerome Keith (July 4, 1922 – April 28, 2019) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and a former United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
What remains at Damon today?
The on-the-ground condition of Damon 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.
Can you visit Damon?
Here's the honest truth: access to Damon 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Damon Keith”), CC BY-SA.

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