Posted in Maine October 07, 2016 by

Not Many People Know About This Creepy Island Ghost Town Hiding In New England

Hidden on the Kennebec River, this centuries-old island ghost town is almost perfectly preserved. However, there’s still so much left to explore. Check out the incredible footage of the island and its many abandoned homes. Thanks to YouTube user “Dylan Magaster” for the awesome inside look at this eerie New England ghost town.

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Swan Island was previously known as the town of Perkins.
YouTube/Dyland Magaster
Perkins was once a thriving community of shipbuilders and ice harvesters. However, the ravages of the Great Depression and World War II drew people away from the quiet island town.
YouTube/Dyland Magaster
By the 1940s, the town was completely abandoned.
YouTube/Dyland Magaster
The island is now protected as a state park, and is known for its beautiful wildlife. However, so much of the old town remains.
YouTube/Dyland Magaster
The abandoned community is filled with reminders of its former life. There’s a cemetery, schoolhouse and even original furniture.
YouTube/Dyland Magaster

There’s something so spooky about all these homes sitting untouched for decades and slowly being overtaken by nature. Check out the fascinating footage of Perkins below: