Quick Facts
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Warren County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
The map remembers Warrenton long after the crowds moved on. Warrenton is an extinct town in Warren Township, Warren County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It was the county's original county seat.
Warren County holds 11 documented ghost towns, including Baltimore, Brisco, Chatterton — Warrenton keeps them company on the map.
The story of Warrenton
Indiana's ghost towns are canal towns, coal camps, and railroad stops the interstates finished off.
Warrenton is an extinct town in Warren Township, Warren County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It was the county's original county seat.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Warrenton 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 Warrenton 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 (“Warrenton, Indiana”), CC BY-SA.