Quick Facts
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Hancock County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Lewisville isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Canal Lewisville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Coshocton County, Ohio, in the United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 417.
Hancock County holds 34 documented ghost towns, including Alba, Ashery, Beagle — Lewisville keeps them company on the map.
The story of Lewisville
Ohio's ghost towns are canal-era villages and coal and iron towns from the state's industrial first act.
Canal Lewisville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Coshocton County, Ohio, in the United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 417.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Lewisville 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 Lewisville 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 (“Canal Lewisville, Ohio”), CC BY-SA.