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Harlan

A ghost town of unknown status in Michigan.

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

Quick Facts

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

If walls could talk, Harlan would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Harlan Charles Huckleby (born December 30, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a running back and kick returner for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).

The story of Harlan

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

Harlan Charles Huckleby (born December 30, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a running back and kick returner for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 1979 NFL draft. Over the course of his NFL career he accumulated nearly 2500 all-purpose yards, with over half of that being return yards. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three Big Ten Conference championships.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Harlan 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 Harlan 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.

Harlan FAQs

Where is Harlan located?
Harlan is in Michigan. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Harlan in?
No county is recorded for Harlan in the sources used for this directory — it's listed under Michigan.
What is the history of Harlan?
Harlan Charles Huckleby (born December 30, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a running back and kick returner for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).
What remains at Harlan today?
The on-the-ground condition of Harlan 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 Harlan?
Here's the honest truth: access to Harlan 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 (“Harlan Huckleby”), CC BY-SA.

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