Neal

Kentucky's ghost towns are coal camps in the eastern mountains and river towns the railroads passed by.

Gerald Anthony Neal (born September 22, 1945) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Kentucky Senate since 1989. A member of the Democratic Party, Neal represents Kentucky's 33rd Senate district, which includes part of Jefferson County. Neal has been the longest-serving member of the senate since the resignation of senate president David Williams in 2012. Neal was selected as Minority leader by the Senate Democratic caucus following the election of incumbent Morgan McGarvey to congress in 2022.

The on-the-ground condition of Neal 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Neal 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.

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.