15 American Towns That Went From Rich to Ruined

15 American Towns That Went From Rich to Ruined Once booming with wealth, industry, and opportunity, these American towns are now facing some of the toughest conditions imaginable. In this video, we travel across the United States to explore 15 towns that went from incredibly rich to nearly forgotten. From mining towns poisoned by toxic waste, to steel cities devastated by factory closures, to ports destroyed by natural disasters — these places tell powerful stories about how quickly success can disappear. We visit locations like: Peacher, Oklahoma — abandoned after toxic mining damage Braddock, Pennsylvania — a steel town left to crumble Thurmond, West Virginia — a near-empty railroad ghost town Flint, Michigan — hit by industry collapse and a water crisis Butte, Montana — once the richest hill on Earth Galveston, Texas — devastated by the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history And many more forgotten American towns Standing in empty streets that once held thousands of people is unreal. Factories that supported entire generations now sit rusting away. These towns are a reminder of how fragile prosperity can be — and how fast fortunes can change. If you enjoyed this journey through America’s forgotten places, like the video, subscribe, and let us know in the comments which town shocked you the most. Your support helps us travel to even more unbelievable locations and bring these stories to life. Thanks for watching — and we’ll see you in the next one.