Ben-Hur
State: Indiana
County: Huntington County
Founded: 1880
Abandoned: 1940s
Ben-Hur was named for Lew Wallace's famous novel published in 1880—the same year the town was founded. When the railroad bypassed it and automobiles made small stations obsolete, Ben-Hur faded. Only foundations and memories remain.
Quick Facts
- Named for Lew Wallace's bestselling novel
- Wallace was an Indiana native and Civil War general
- Typical railroad bypass ghost town
- Literary naming makes it notable
Location
Address: Huntington County, Indiana
Coordinates: 40.9383, -85.6594