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Dilltown

A ghost town of unknown status in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

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

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

You don't stumble onto Dilltown by accident. That's rather the point. Dilltown is an unincorporated community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located along Blacklick Creek and Pennsylvania Route 403, 13.3 miles (21.4 km) southeast of Indiana.

Indiana County holds 28 documented ghost towns, including Appalacha, Aqueduct, Armerford — Dilltown keeps them company on the map.

The story of Dilltown

Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.

Dilltown is an unincorporated community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located along Blacklick Creek and Pennsylvania Route 403, 13.3 miles (21.4 km) southeast of Indiana. Dilltown has a post office, with ZIP code 15929.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Dilltown 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 Dilltown 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.

Dilltown FAQs

Where is Dilltown located?
Dilltown is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Dilltown in?
Dilltown sits in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in Indiana County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Dilltown?
Dilltown is an unincorporated community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located along Blacklick Creek and Pennsylvania Route 403, 13.3 miles (21.4 km) southeast of Indiana. Dilltown has a post office, with ZIP code 15929.
What remains at Dilltown today?
The on-the-ground condition of Dilltown 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 Dilltown?
Here's the honest truth: access to Dilltown 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 (“Dilltown, Pennsylvania”), CC BY-SA.

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