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Woodland

A ghost town of unknown status in Sussex County, Delaware.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Woodland ghost town, Delaware
Photo: Bwave (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Woodland feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. The Woodland Ferry, historically known as Cannon's Ferry, is a cable ferry located in western Sussex County, Delaware, United States, spanning the Nanticoke River at Woodland, Delaware, west of the city of Seaford.

Sussex County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Banning, New Market, Owens Station — Woodland keeps them company on the map.

The story of Woodland

Delaware's ghost towns are mill villages along the Brandywine and other fall-line rivers.

The Woodland Ferry, historically known as Cannon's Ferry, is a cable ferry located in western Sussex County, Delaware, United States, spanning the Nanticoke River at Woodland, Delaware, west of the city of Seaford. The ferry is operated year-round by the Delaware Department of Transportation. It is closed on national holidays of Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day, and also as required by weather.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Woodland 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 Woodland 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.

Woodland FAQs

Where is Woodland located?
Woodland is in Sussex County, Delaware. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Woodland in?
Woodland sits in Sussex County, Delaware. See our full guide to ghost towns in Sussex County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Woodland?
The Woodland Ferry, historically known as Cannon's Ferry, is a cable ferry located in western Sussex County, Delaware, United States, spanning the Nanticoke River at Woodland, Delaware, west of the city of Seaford.
What remains at Woodland today?
The on-the-ground condition of Woodland 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 Woodland?
Here's the honest truth: access to Woodland 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 (“Woodland Ferry”), CC BY-SA.

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