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Ghost Town Auction Up by $100,000

Johnsonville, an abandoned village in Connecticut, is for sale via Auction.com and bidding has begun.

The starting bid for Johnsonville, an abandoned village in East Haddam, was $800,000. The auction started Tuesday, Oct. 28, and the current bid is $900,000. Bid increments are in values of $100,000.

The auction ends on Thursday, Oct. 30. Click here to read about the history of Johnsonville.

What would you like to see happen with the village? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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