Quick Facts
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Elk County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Pig's Ear. Pig's ear may refer to: Pig's ear (food) Pig's ear (pastry) Pigs Ear, Pennsylvania Cotyledon orbiculata, a flowering succulent plant Gomphus clavatus, an edible species of fungus Discina perlata, a species of fungus
Elk County holds 18 documented ghost towns, including Arroyo, Big Run, Blue Rock — Pig's Ear keeps them company on the map.
The story of Pig's Ear
Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.
Pig's ear may refer to: Pig's ear (food) Pig's ear (pastry) Pigs Ear, Pennsylvania Cotyledon orbiculata, a flowering succulent plant Gomphus clavatus, an edible species of fungus Discina perlata, a species of fungus
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Pig's Ear 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 Pig's Ear 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 (“Pig's ear”), CC BY-SA.