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Ghost Town · Minnesota

Pitt

A ghost town of unknown status in Minnesota.

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

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Pitt has it. Pitt is a ghost town in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located west of Baudette on Minnesota State Highway 11 at the intersection with Lake of the Woods County Road 6.

The story of Pitt

Minnesota's ghost towns are lumber camps and Iron Range locations, most of them already half-digested by the north woods.

Pitt is a ghost town in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located west of Baudette on Minnesota State Highway 11 at the intersection with Lake of the Woods County Road 6.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Pitt 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 Pitt 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.

Pitt FAQs

Where is Pitt located?
Pitt is in Minnesota. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Pitt in?
No county is recorded for Pitt in the sources used for this directory — it's listed under Minnesota.
What is the history of Pitt?
Pitt is a ghost town in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located west of Baudette on Minnesota State Highway 11 at the intersection with Lake of the Woods County Road 6.
What remains at Pitt today?
The on-the-ground condition of Pitt 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 Pitt?
Here's the honest truth: access to Pitt 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 (“Pitt, Minnesota”), CC BY-SA.

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