Neighborhoods

Cheshire, Ohio

Cheshire was once a vibrant small town in southeastern Ohio. Located on OH 7, a primary highway through the region, it maintained its presence in spite of the dominating James M. Gavin American Electric Power (AEP) power plant just down the road. For many years, the plant co-existed with the community, providing quality jobs for the region and providing power for a region far larger than the Columbus Outerbelt even. Bad times were looming, however, and it was going to be a long and costly battle.

Coal camp towns of Fayette County, West Virginia

We take a glimpse into the coal camp towns of Fayette County, West Virginia. Home to New River Gorge National River and dozens of outfitters, lodges and recreational hotspots, it once boasted a more industrious past.

Coal camp towns of Kentucky

Detroit

Exie, Kentucky

Ironton, Ohio

While the town is not exactly abandoned, it has seen more prosperous days. Once known as the 'Iron capital of the world' due to the rich iron-ore fields to the north, Ironton, Ohio saw its greatest fortunes come from heavy industry. During the 1970s and 1980s, many industries closed, leaving thousands jobless. The town was referred to as being located in the 'rust belt' and is only just now recovering after many years of neglect.

Mount Auburn, Cincinnati, Ohio

Dominated by a large collection of abandoned nineteenth-century row houses, once characterized by their single-colored pastel façades, and a gothic-inspired hotel, Glencoe-Alburn Place is in line for restoration into an affordable residential development only minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Patsy, Kentucky