Quick Facts
- State
- Washington
- County
- Columbia County County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Delaney isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Delaney Williams (born December 12, 1962) is an American character actor from Washington, D.C. He appeared on the HBO drama The Wire (2002–2008) as a recurring guest star playing homicide sergeant Jay Landsman.
Columbia County County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Alto, Grange City — Delaney keeps them company on the map.
The story of Delaney
Washington's ghost towns are mill towns and mining camps in country so green the forest is already taking them back.
Delaney Williams (born December 12, 1962) is an American character actor from Washington, D.C. He appeared on the HBO drama The Wire (2002–2008) as a recurring guest star playing homicide sergeant Jay Landsman. He also had a small role on HBO's mini-series The Corner (2000), which brought him to the attention of the producers who worked on The Corner prior to casting The Wire. He has also made appearances on such shows as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Veep, Cold Case, and The Punisher.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Delaney 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 Delaney 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 (“Delaney Williams”), CC BY-SA.
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