What if I were to tell you that a real place inspired the namesake town in the 2006 horror film Silent Hill? As it happens, a near-ghost town can be found in Columbia County, Pennsylvania that fits the bill. I am referring to Centralia, Pennsylvania. Not only has Centralia been coined “the real Silent Hill,” but it’s … Continue reading Centralia, Pennsylvania—The Real ‘Silent Hill’
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Remembering Daniels, Maryland
Do you remember the once-booming mill town of Daniels, Maryland? Don’t feel bad if you don’t, especially if you weren’t living in or around Howard County prior to the Hurricane Agnes era. Today Daniels, Maryland stands as nothing more than an abandoned ghost town with scattered remnants dating back to the days when it encompassed … Continue reading Remembering Daniels, Maryland