Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Pithole grew to thousands in 1865 and was nearly empty a few years later (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The outside grounds are open every day, year-round, dawn to dusk, free; the visitor center opens on summer weekends (Drake Well Museum). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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