Abandoned places in the United States — 9,667 sites listed — page 124
The Urbex Legends community lists 9,667 abandoned places in the United States, across 54 states. The most represented site types: Abandoned buildings (2,160), Abandoned houses (660) and Abandoned barns (626). 8,298 pages carry a place name and 2 a member-written description; exact coordinates stay reserved for Premium members.
9,667 places · 54 states
By the numbers
- 9,667
- 54
- 8
- 8,298
- 2
- 1
Catalogue for this page last updated on August 27, 2026
By state
| State | Places |
|---|---|
| California | 1,242 |
| New York | 844 |
| Illinois | 558 |
| Utah | 479 |
| Texas | 452 |
| Maryland | 421 |
| Nevada | 408 |
| New Jersey | 408 |
| Pennsylvania | 330 |
| Ohio | 294 |
| Arizona | 277 |
| Washington | 277 |
| Colorado | 269 |
| Michigan | 266 |
| Oregon | 215 |
| Florida | 196 |
| Virginia | 169 |
| Connecticut | 164 |
| Minnesota | 155 |
| Tennessee | 143 |
| Massachusetts | 136 |
| Missouri | 123 |
| South Carolina | 123 |
| Kentucky | 102 |
| North Carolina | 100 |
| Wisconsin | 99 |
| Indiana | 96 |
| Maine | 86 |
| Georgia | 83 |
| New Mexico | 80 |
| District of Columbia | 74 |
| Iowa | 69 |
| Louisiana | 68 |
| Montana | 64 |
| North Dakota | 54 |
| Delaware | 47 |
| Idaho | 45 |
| Vermont | 44 |
| Oklahoma | 38 |
| South Dakota | 36 |
| Rhode Island | 35 |
| Alabama | 33 |
| Nebraska | 33 |
| Kansas | 30 |
| Mississippi | 28 |
| Arkansas | 26 |
| Wyoming | 25 |
| New Hampshire | 22 |
| West Virginia | 19 |
| Mid-Atlantic | 3 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Midwest | 1 |
| Nouvelle-Angleterre | 1 |
| Sud-Est | 1 |
By site type
| Site type | Places |
|---|---|
| Abandoned buildings | 2,160 |
| Abandoned houses | 660 |
| Abandoned barns | 626 |
| Abandoned factories | 612 |
| Abandoned churches | 283 |
| Military sites | 140 |
| Abandoned hospitals | 91 |
| Abandoned castles | 42 |
Listed places7,381–7,440 of 9,667
- Manufacturers National Bank Building, Michigan Avenue, Fordson, Dearborn, MI
Manufacturers National Bank Building, Michigan Avenue, Fordson, Dearborn, MI
Michigan
Building - California Avenue, Bond Hill, Cincinnati, OH
California Avenue, Bond Hill, Cincinnati, OH
California
Other - Spooner Summit, Nevada Historical Marker No. 261, Spooner Summit, Nevada
Spooner Summit, Nevada Historical Marker No. 261, Spooner Summit, Nevada
Nevada
Other - Newell Reinvention: An adult + a youngster, whisked away by the Aliens who wear no shoes
Newell Reinvention: An adult + a youngster, whisked away by the Aliens who wear no shoes
New Jersey
Other - Abandoned Dock -- Alexandria (VA) Waterfront September 2020
Abandoned Dock -- Alexandria (VA) Waterfront September 2020
District of Columbia
Other - San Juan Skyway, U.S. 550 Between Durango and Silverton, Colorado
San Juan Skyway, U.S. 550 Between Durango and Silverton, Colorado
Colorado
Other - Illuminated Manuscript, Five poems (quintet), Walters Art Museum Ms. W.622, fol. 34b
Illuminated Manuscript, Five poems (quintet), Walters Art Museum Ms. W.622, fol. 34b
Maryland
Other - Smoke is seen rising over the Horseshoe West Prescribed Burn area east of Seeley Lake, Montana
Smoke is seen rising over the Horseshoe West Prescribed Burn area east of Seeley Lake, Montana
Montana
OtherBurnt - Chicken - sweet potato · arugula · chicken jus · savory crumble
Chicken - sweet potato · arugula · chicken jus · savory crumble
Nebraska
OtherIn ruins - Indiana Statehouse, Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Statehouse, Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Indiana
Other - Old Cleveland Coast Guard Station, Whiskey Island, Cleveland, OH
Old Cleveland Coast Guard Station, Whiskey Island, Cleveland, OH
Ohio
Building - Post-demolition fenced vacant lot, N. Castle Street and McElderry Street (northeast corner), Baltimore, MD 21205
Post-demolition fenced vacant lot, N. Castle Street and McElderry Street (northeast corner), Baltimore, MD 21205
Maryland
Castle - Former William Simon Brewery, Broadway-Fillmore, Buffalo, March 2023
Former William Simon Brewery, Broadway-Fillmore, Buffalo, March 2023
New York
Other
Safety and legal framework
Urbex is legally complex. Trespass laws vary widely by country and site status. Breaking in is always a crime — picking a lock, breaking a window, climbing a fence with No Trespassing signs. Emergency number in the US: 911. Urbex Legends documents sites but never validates their current state.
Read the Safety pageFrequently asked questions
- How many abandoned places are listed in the United States?
- 9,667 approved places in the Urbex Legends catalogue in the United States. 8,298 carry a place name, 2 a member-written description, and 1 have been explored at least once by the community.
- How do these abandoned places break down by site type?
- 8 site types are represented in the United States: Abandoned buildings (2,160), Abandoned houses (660), Abandoned barns (626), Abandoned factories (612), Abandoned churches (283), Military sites (140). 5,053 places are not attached to any of these site types.
- Are the exact coordinates public?
- No. No coordinates are published on the website — not on this page, not on the place pages, not in the structured data. They are reserved for Premium members inside the Urbex Legends app.