I had been told . If youre having trouble finding ghost towns be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Finding Abandoned Places, or explore other ghost towns across the country. Originally called Deer Creek until 1899, when the post office opened. If you want to visit, take a look inside the Burdick United Methodist Church and the Elmdale cemetery. It was populated by Irish, Italian, and Russian immigrants and prospered for about 50 years, around 1850. Old Church in Skiddy, Kansas, by Kathy Alexander. Originally called Beaver. Moselle 2. The Western ghost town, called the Town of Gabriella, is a 58 acre property currently being utilized primarily as a film set. Most notably, the old remnants of the cement factory can be found just off the coast of Elk City Lake. The townsite is now a part of the Hanna Hereford Ranch. Kipp, Saline County Post Office 1890-1957 A small population remains. 8 - Brooks Middle School Haunted places in Wichita, Kansas can have exceptionally sad stories behind the reason for the hauntings. Ghosttowns.com Presents: GHOST TOWNS: AKRON - 4; ALBANY - 3; ALIDA - 3; ALICEVILLE - 4 APPLETON - 3; ARKALON - 2 ; BAKER - 1; BALA - 3; BARCLAY - 4; Amy, Lane County Post Office 1887-1954 Only a grain elevator, an old school, and agricultural buildings remain. Similarly, the Battle of Black Jack took place west of town. Asherville, Mitchell County Post Office 1869-1980 A small population still exists. It was originally part of a mining town founded in 1927. Quincy, Kansas, once had it all. Castleton was used as the setting of Sevillinois for the 1952 movie Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie. 9 /11. Kanona, Decatur County Post Office 1887-1955 Some ruins and abandoned buildings remain. After its downfall from alcohol sales, Earlsboro boomed once again, this time from oil. Wheeler,Cheyenne County Wheeler started when the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad came through. Marquette, Kansas, will give you land to build a homefor free. It got its starts as an agricultural community. The Lutheran Church remains open. A town often becomes a ghost town because the economic activity that supported it, such as mining or agriculture, failed. Throughout the community are numerous old buildings and homes in various states of disrepair. This ghost town remains for sale as of May 13, 2020. Any commercial ads not paid for will be promptly removed. Govan 6. It was changed to Kendall in 1885. Ransomville, Franklin County Post Office 1878-1914 -The Ransom house still stands, as do some other houses and buildings. In 1911, plans were made to build a bigger church, and the building was finished in May 1918. Brookville, Kansas Downtown today, by Kathy Alexander. The building, once a post office and general store, has original flooring and tin ceilings. In addition, many Kansas Territory residents were not happy with Reeders location. Within one month, Ingersoll's population boomed to more than 1,500 people, and it was officially incorporated the next year. 3.) This replica ghost town looks so real, its scary. Parkerville, Morris County Post Office 1892-1953 A population of about 60. The Arizona Ghost Town Museum has been meticulously restored. Commercial ads are $5. Cedar Point, Chase County Post Office 1862-Present Today, it is a semi-ghost townwith several remaining buildings and a historic flour mill. Changed to Granada in 1864. In 1879, the towns name was changed to Camden, and in 1883, it was changed back to Skiddy. One of the only remaining buildings in the ghost town of Clements, Kansas, is for sale for $95,000. Tell us all about them in the comments! The town of Pfeifer is like many of the other ghost towns in Kansas, but what makes this town stand out is its church. In 1904, gold was found within its quartz (r hyolite is a silica-rich volcanic rock which . Blackjack, Douglas County Post Office1858-1895 Santa Fe Trail wagon swales, a roadside park, cemetery, and the well-preserved battlefield site remain open to the public. Pfeifer isnt completely abandoned, but its still one of the most fascinating ghost towns in Kansas. LeHunt, Kansas never had more than 150 residents, though it did have two hotels, a store, a church, and a livery. The population was once near 2,000 in the 1870s, but the population began to decline after the turn of the century. The cemetery dates back to the 1870s, when the town was still thriving. Some are creepy, most are cute, but all are sure to spark your supernatural interest. Or maybe its the empty churches that havent heard a prayer in decades? 39.568093, -96.201957Status: Semi-Abandoned. The area is still called home to about 35 people. Ottumwa, Coffey County Post Office 1857-1906 A small population remains on the north edge of the John Redmond Reservoir. In 2015, the former mining town's price sharply dropped to only $250,000 after a few failed offers. Quindaro, Wyandotte County Post Office 1857-1909 & 1921-1954 Some remains of Quindaro are now in the city limits of Kansas City in Quindaro Park. Current population is zero, which is down from the single resident the town claimed in 1940. Local descendants of Wyandots protested the sale, and the effort failed. The first settlers in the area didnt arrive until 1876. Clayton, Norton County Post office 1879-19?? Lone Elm, Kansas - Ghost Town in Anderson County - (Legends of Kansas) Lone Elm, Kansas, located in Lone Elm Township of southeast Anderson County, is officially an extinct town because it no longer has a post office. Homes without, Read More Cheshire Ohio The Cursed Ohio Ghost Town That Was Stolen TwiceContinue, Searching for abandoned places in Oklahoma? Sidney, Ness County Post Office 1877-1888 Only foundations remain. Snap up this rustic Spanish village on sale for four times less than a city apartment If you're struggling to get on the property ladder, or you're seeking a place to call home that offers scenic landscapes, history and development opportunities in one, then this rural Spanish village could be your dream come true. Why visit a haunted house when you could own an entire ghost town? Prairie City, Douglas County Post Office 1857-1883 A cemetery, ruins of an old church, and an abandoned stone house are all that remain of the town. An Old Dutch Mill, built in 1882, was moved to Smith Center in 1938. Monticello, Johnson County Post Office1857-1905 The old schoolhouse, cemetery, and a few houses from the 1940s remain south of Shawnee Mission Parkway in west Shawnee and Lenexa. While Castleton isnt the most exciting of ghost towns in Kansas, its worth checking out if youre passing through the area. Another ghost town that's sale made national news was Scenic, South Dakota. Below are 17 different ghost towns you can explore across the great state of Wyoming along with their status and exact GPS coordinates. It is located about 26 miles west of Atchison on U.S. Highway 159. However, as of the 2020 census, its population was 27. Haunted Hill House Dares Buyers to Enter. There are some 3,800 ghost towns in the United States, most abandoned in the 19th and early 20th centuries in favor of bigger cities, or casualties of changing industry. The Meridian Right-of-way and Townsite Company laid out the townsite, Read More 22 Abandoned Places In Oklahoma [MAP]Continue, If youre searching for ghost towns in Wyoming, weve got you covered! Another Kansas town offering free real estate is Marquette. Old building in Huron, Kansas by Kathy Alexander. Some languish as ruins,. Like many of Oklahoma's ghost towns, Ingersoll began when Native American reservation land was opened to public settlement. There are about 3,800 ghost towns in the United States, according to the New York Times. There are plenty of places I kept off this list so get out there and explore. Englewood, Clark County Post Office 1885-present Estimated population of 69. On the channel, you can see his journey to bringing Cerro Gordo back to life. The town used to be an important trading post for several years. Beaver, Barton County Post Office 1919-1992 A small population remains. Ravanna, Finney County Post Office 1882-1922 Only foundations remain. Photo by Kathy Alexander. Forget a house - an entire Canadian town is for sale, and it costs less than the average price of a home in Toronto. Byers, Pratt County Post Office 1915-present. An old school sits quiet and abandoned in Big Springs by Kathy Alexander. Scenic, South Dakota. Cato, Crawford County Post Office 1858-1905 The Cato Historical Preservation Association meets at 6:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Arcadia Community Center, Arcadia, Kansas. After the Depression hit in 1929, however, the town went into decline. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Old buildings and storefronts are staged to mimic an 1880s era western town. Thousands of abandoned villages are waiting for new owners all across America, and some come pretty cheap. The land is permitted for mineral production and processing and all that they entail, so the addition of new structures isnt out of the question. Ghosts or not, this place shows a delightful dedication to detail. Arkansas' Largest Water Park We have fun and exciting attractions in the great outdoors. 49 private acres +/- with 3 patented mining claims in the Turquoise District for some of the oldest claims in the state. If the community has lost its commercial or population center and has faded dramatically from its peak, it may be considered a ghost town. Today, its a quaint, ghost town, where the past can be seen. Zeandale, Riley County Established in 1854 near Manhattan, this farming community never grew very large. During its operation, the town acted as an Indian trading post and attracted other like-minded people to the area. A few years later, the Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma chartered a society to manage the cemetery. Twice a year, the city selects 30 people to receive $5,000 in housing incentives. Kingsdown Main Street by Kathy Alexander. Kendall/Zamora, Hamilton County Post Office 1879-present A small population remains. Franklin grew steadily until the Civil War when the population declined. Kackley, Republic County Post Office 1888-1968. Monument, Logan County Post Office 1880-1997 Though Monument is officially an extinct town today, the railroad still runs through the town and the grain elevators still operate serving area farmers. Ludell, Rawlins County Post Office 1881-present A small resident population remains along with some ruins and abandoned buildings. A transmission shop is open. Little remains except for a beautiful stone arch bridge, ruins, a couple of old buildings, and an old store. Though it showed much promise in its early days, it is a shell of its former self today. After major flooding in the early 1950s, several residents packed up and moved, leaving the town in decline and despair. Price: $2,900,000 Phantasmagorical particulars:The price alone willgive a frightto plenty of potential buyers. Richland, Shawnee County Post Office 1857-1960s Nothing remains of the townsite except some ruins and the cemetery. Trading Post, Kansas, is the only remaining town from the first permanent settlement in Linn County. The museum used to be the site of the Old Pearce Mercantile and displays authentic products bought and sold in the days of yore. Median household income: $30,088 (U.S.: $64,994) Median home value: $84,300 (U.S.: $229,800) Unemployment rate: 3.5% (U.S.: 3.6%) Meridian was rebuilt from 1890 to 1930 after being almost totally. Today there are numerous ruins left behind for urban explorers to check out for themselves. The74-acre parcelincludes the remnants of the Millican Store, and most of the land is zoned for commercial use. LeHunt, Montgomery County Post Office 1905-Early 1930s Some ruins remain east of Elk City Lake. Despite all that, the 1980s weren't kind to the center. Arvonia, located southeast of Reading, Kansas on the shoreline of Melvern Lake. What if I dont love visiting Kansas ghost towns? Farlington, Crawford County Post Office 1870-present A small population remains in the area. Authorities are warning visitors to stay out of what's been dubbed a "ghost town." Screengrab:. Of all the ghost towns in Kansas, Le Hunt is one of my top favorites to visit, especially in summer. Just 45 minutes outside of Denver, Colorado, the ghost town of Cabin Creek is up for sale for just $350,000 and comes complete with a restaurant, gas station and motel. Hopewell/Fravel, Pratt County Post Office 1904-1908 & 1916-1973 A small population (approx. Today, youll find little abandoned homes scattered among the property of remaining residents. Post Office 1872-1966 It still has a small population and a few old homes and buildings. Ghost Town Books and Videos Learn How to Ghost Town Monthly Feature GhosttownsTV Play the Ghost Towns Game Current Events Jeromes Notebook Ghost Towns Distribution Map Click on map to select a state Visit Our other Website FrontierTrails.com A ghost town is a historical town or settlement that leaves evidence of a towns previous glory. Freeport, Harper County Post Office 1885-present With a population of just about four people, Freeport was the smallest incorporated town in Kansas until November 2017, when a vote of 40 dissolved the city. Pap established Dunlap as a promise land and moved over 200 black families from the south to Dunlap. Silgo 8. The surrounding mountains, valleys, and natural water sources are breathtakingly beautiful. Of course! 10) remains. When it comes to Brooks Middle School the ghost that haunts the hallway where locker 303 is was killed in the most horrific of ways. Ghost Town List - All Kansas Ghost Towns or Near Ghost Towns Full Articles: Alexander - Old Town in Rush County Bala - A Ghost in Riley County Barnard - Falling on Hard Times Bavaria - Ranching on the Santa Fe Trail The east side of Main Street in Barnard, Kansas has not fared well. The town was established in 1869 near the site of old Fort Lincoln. In 1931, a fire gutted the mines. The City of Horace maintains a separate city council to manage its affairs. Guittard Station, Marshall County Post Office 1861-1900 Some abandoned buildings remain. What is it about ghost towns that is so beautiful, yet disturbing at the same time? The original town was called Sargent but it changed to Coolidge in 1881. Florida is full of abandoned properties that come with huge lands. Oh yeah, and it might be haunted. An old business building in Clayton, Kansas, by Kathy Alexander. The stunning village is being sold now for $5.5 million. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Below are five really creepy ghost towns in Kansas that youll definitely want to visit at your risk. It probably also comes with a ghost or two. List of ghost towns in Kansas. Bala, Riley County Post Office 1870-1966 Fort Riley has expanded into much of the area where Bala once stood. The towns post office opened in 1868 and was abandoned in 1930. ft. 11724 N Ghost Town, Elfrida, AZ 85610 Listed for: $425,000 MLS#: 22303426 Unique property with income potential and eligible for the historic register! Known initially as Maherville. Delavan, Morris County Post Office 1886-1992 A few area people, old school, community center. Maybe it is the abandoned homes that are no longer loved and cared for? Hewins, Chautauqua County Post Office 1887-1966 A small population remains. Boyd/Maherville, Barton County Post Office 1874-1937 Some abandoned buildings and ruins remain. For sale or wanted only. Brookville, Saline County Post Office 1870-present 2010 population of 262. "They even installed shiny new town signs for Swett," Montgomery said. This location favored pro-free-state advocates in the Kansas Territory, such as the Emigrant Aid Company. Liberty 14. Carneiro, Ellsworth County Post Office 1882-1953 A small population remains north of Mushroom Rock State Park. The gravestones are untouched, but the ghost town is well worth the trip. Abandoned Homestead-KS-Eklund. Potter, Atchison County Post Office 1888-present Like so many other flourishing agricultural and railroad towns that flourished a century ago, Potter declined over the years. Horace, Greeley County A semi-ghost town in central Greeley County. Its history began in the 1860s, though Quincy wasn't platted until 1879. Just make sure you are cautious and avoid entering the property as the remaining structures are quite dangerous. Are there other small towns I should visit? Today, the town still has a few buildings and an active church. A buyercan acquire the 154 acres, includingremnants ofdozens of buildings and plenty of artifacts on the ground.