Dunlap. Kansas. We’ll have to correct that soon! A community existed in the area before Lone Star was organized. Huron (Atchison County) Post Office 1882-1992 – Several remaining homes and buildings. Carneiro – A Tidy Little Ghost Town He is a little mischievous. Ransomville (Franklin County) Post Office 1878-1914 -The Ransom house still stands as do some other houses and buildings. 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. Thursday, ... To experience some real hauntings, head to the stunning state of Kansas. A short trip outside the Kansas City metro, The Elms Hotel & Spa is rich in interesting history and ghost stories. In the 1800’s, there was a man who served the area as a lawyer. Auburndale (Shawnee County) Post Office 1888-1899 – Auburndale is currently a neighborhood in Topeka and is commemorated by Auburndale Park. 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. – The townsite was abandoned, only ruins remain. Winifred (Marshall County) – The town of Winifred was founded in 1907 and flourished in its early years but has only a few buildings left today. Monmouth (Crawford County) Post Office 1857-1955 – Very little remains of the townsite. Ottumwa (Coffey County) Post Office 1857-1906 – A small population remains on the north edge of the John Redmond Reservoir. To start with, the family dog would bark at thin air. ALBANY - 3. With plenty of terrifying places to explore, you can get into the Halloween spirit while maybe even encountering a real apparition for yourself. Once supporting as many as 350 people, all that’s left today is a Co-op Elevator. Guittard Station was a major stop for the Pony Express. Haunted Rooms occasionally hold ghost hunting events at this location on weekends which includes the ghost hunt and sleepover! There are persistent rumours that witches and/or occult groups are still using the church for dark rituals. Also known as New Elgin. This old town once played host to over 1600 wagons per day as settlers made their way west en route to the goldfields of California in the 1850s. Holy Cross Church in Pfeifer, Kansas by Kathy Weiser-Alexander. A few buildings remain standing on the townsite, including an elevator & old school. Kingsdown (Ford County) Post Office 1888-1891, 1892-1893 & 1904-1998 – Several remaining homes & buildings. Wilmington, DE, US, 19809 Brookville, Kansas Downtown today, by Kathy Weiser-Alexander. For now though, it has become a haven for those interested in the Paranormal since it is said that the spirits of the old West live on in Abilene! Canada (Marion County) Post Office 1884-1954 – A small population of approximately 40 people remain. Jerome (Gove County) Post Office 1886-1943 – Little remains of the townsite. If you’re looking for something more than a typical haunted house or a ghost tour even, then spending the night in one of the most haunted hotels in Kansas should be right up your street. Boyd/Maherville (Barton County) Post Office 1874-1937 – Some abandoned buildings and ruins remain. To all intents and purposes she seems to have been the stereotypical strict librarian type! In 1893, Garfield County was annexed to Finney County and the feud was over. Bluff City (Harper County) Post Office 1887-present – 2008 estimated population of 73. Disembodied voices are heard around town pretty frequently and visitors have reported feeling cold spots and also being touched by unseen hands. A small population remains in the area. Neuchatel (Nemaha County) Post Office 1864-1901 – The cemetery, church, town hall, and schoolhouse have all been restored and well-kept. Zenith (Stafford County) Post Office 1902-1974 – A small population (approx. Fairport (Russell County) Post Office 1881-1959 – A small population remains. LeHunt (Montgomery County) Post Office 1905-Early 1930s – Some ruins remain east of the Elk City Lake. Hewins (Chautauqua County) Post Office 1887-1966 – A small population remains. There are 20 ghost towns within 25 miles of Lawrence. Diamond Springs. Ravanna (Finney County) Post Office 1882-1922 – Only foundations remain. 2010 population of 54. 30) remains. Zeke’s ghost has a penchant for movie chairs and placing them behind doors so that guest struggle to open the door! Anyone who has an interest in the paranormal has most likely heard of The Sallie House, one of the most haunted places in Kansas. Farlington is located just southwest of Crawford State Park on K-7. Bloom (Ford County) Post Office 1885-1891 & 1908-1992 – Several buildings and a few residents, but no open businesses. Rustic Barn near Huron, Kansas by Kathy Weiser-Alexander. Skiddy/Camden (Morris County) Post Office – 1869-1953 – A small population (approx. Ehe small town has an estimated population of 33. Byers (Pratt County) Post Office 1915-present. But stories of the paranormal, haunted tales, and the just plain frightening have accompanied the cemetery and its neighboring church since the 1800s. The townsite is now a part of the Hanna Hereford Ranch. Jul 14, 2019 - Explore Ferra Samuels's board "ghost towns in Kansas", followed by 259 people on Pinterest. Share or Save this Map. Carneiro (Ellsworth County) Post Office 1882-1953 – A small population remains just north of Mushroom Rock State Park. 308 ghost towns Shawnee County contains the most, with 10. Inquire with local authorities or property owners for access to these places. ARKALON - 2. Hunnewell (Sumner County) Post Office 1880-1960 – 2020 estimated population of 64. Local legend states that one of the married women who worked there fell in love with a regular customer and her enraged husband turned up one day and murdered his wife’s lover – a cowboy named Zeke. The city flourished during the heyday of cement production and it got a passenger depot and spur lines thanks to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. It became a Red Leg stronghold during the days of the Civil War. A community reunion is held yearly.|. Shields (Lane County) Post Office 1887-1994 – A small population and numerous buildings remain, but, no open businesses. A crumbling stone church and a lonely cemetery outside this tiny rural community are the focus of a... 2. An Old Dutch Mill, built in 1882, was moved to Smith Center in 1938. Dating back to 1904, the historic 'Bradford Hotel' is now a bar and bistro called 'Safari... Holton House Bed and Breakfast. Most Haunted Places in Kansas Safari Mark's Bar and Bistro. Bluff City was originally founded as a fraud in 1873 to swindle money from the Kansas legislature. A member of the Donner Party is buried nearby. Perhaps she simply loved her job and wanted to continue it even after her death. He was incarcerated at Fort Leavenworth in 1877 and is now said to haunt the cemetery. Ghost Towns of Kansas. Numerous carvings in the spring’s rocks feature traveler’s initials and other things. In a few cases, some of these towns have actually grown in recent years, but are still considered “ghosts” because their reason for existing in the first place no longer exists. ALIDA - 3. It is said that a man somehow managed to set fire to his own son by accident there and on another occasion a man was discovered hanging from a tree by the trail. An old school sits quiet and abandoned in Big Springs today, Kathy Weiser, March, 2009. Muscotah, Kansas by Kathy Weiser-Alexander. Fort Leavenworth holds the distinction of being the oldest continually operating military post West of the Mississippi River! Alexander (Rush County) – Post Office 1869-present – Estimated population of 60. Several ruins of the downtown and old consolidated school remain. Now you can! Black Wolf is currently on private property. Defiance (Woodson County) Post Office 1873-1886 – Only a hotel remains that is being used as a residence. Hunter (Mitchell County) Post Office 1895-present – Semi-ghost town with a population of 57. Le Hunt (sometimes rendered as LeHunt) is a ghost town in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. Stull (Douglas County) Post Office 1899-1903 – Just a few homes and a cemetery. Stull Cemetery is a lonely place in rural Kansas. The Gargoyle Home The Gargoyle Home or “Waggener House” is believed to be one of the most known haunted houses in the ghost town of Atchison, Kansas. This otherwise ordinary house shot to fame when there was some alarming poltergeist activity in the 1990s, said to be the work of a girl named Sallie. It seems as though Ida has taken her old habits to the grave. Overland Emigrant and Freight Train, Operated by Sprague & Digan in Kansas, April 1, 1866, en route to the Far West. Black Wolf – Another Farm Town Ghost Town. Building with a collapsed roof in Barnard, Kansas. Pawnee (Riley County) Post Office 1854-1855 – The old territorial capitol building still stands is well-preserved. Long Island (Phillips County) Post Office 1872-present – 2020 estimated population of 120. It is generally believed that Sallie was a girl who died in the house at the hands of her doctor in the 1900s. Kanona (Decatur County) Post Office 1887-1955 – Some ruins and abandoned buildings remain. Pfeifer (Ellis County) Post Office 1887-present – Home to the beautiful Holy Cross Church, voted as one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture, and only about 80 people. Bayneville (Sedgwick County) Post Office 1884-1934 – Some houses and ruins remain in the area. Photo by Kathy Weiser-Alexander. Alcove (Marshall County) – Post Office NA – Now a well-preserved park. Photo courtesy of The KC Kid / cropped. Required fields are marked *. Name change to Coolidge in 1881. It is located about 26 miles southwest of Atchison on Kansas Highway 119. Dunlap (Morris County) Post Office 1874-1988 – 2000 estimated population of 81. Farlington (Crawford County) Post Office 1870-present – A small population remains in the area. Prior to each attack a cold spot would be experienced. This could be why there is such a high concentration of spirits and activity! Give your map a name or just continue to the next step to get your map's link. Lexington (Clark County) Post Office 1885-1900 – Nothing remains of the townsite except a community building. View a map of Ghost Towns locations near Kansas. Millbrook (Graham County) Post Office 1878-1889 – The ruins of a schoolhouse remain in the area. Galatia (Barton County) Post Office 1889-1966 – 2020 estimated population of 36. Frederick (Rice County) Post Office 1887-1954 – Frederick is the smallest incorporated town in Kansas and today has just a population of about 18. Mildred (Allen County) Post Office 1907-1973 – 2020 estimated population of 23. His name was B.P Waggener. The disturbances gradually worsened over time with small fires breaking out in the house and Tony being attacked. The city faced a great decline in the 1950s and now only a handful people remain. Empire City (Cherokee County) Post Office 1877-1907 – Several buildings and a small population. Located about 17 miles northwest of Atchison on U.S. Highway 73. She is sometimes seen sorting through books or just browsing the racks and not bothering anyone! If the community has lost its commercial or population center and has faded greatly from its peak, it may be considered a ghost town. Richland (Shawnee County) Post Office 1857-1960s – Nothing remains of the townsite except some ruins and the cemetery. Centropolis (Franklin County) Post Office 1854-1930 – A small population remains on a county road about ten miles northwest of Ottawa. Guilford (Wilson County) Post Office  1861-1889 – A few ruins and structures still survive. Riverhouse: The Riverhouse resturant has seen its fair share of various businesses. The original hotel was built in 1880 after a … Parkerville (Morris County) Post Office 1892-1953 – A population of about 60. Dry Creek (Saline County) Post Office 1877-1887 – An old blacksmith shop still stands but nothing else remains. Compiled by Kathy Weiser-Alexander, updated October 2020. By 1910, its population had dropped to 110. Elmo (Dickinson County) Post Office 1866-1966 – A few buildings and a small population remain. Haunted Places in Kansas: The Eldridge Hotel. Name changed to Fravel in 1916, but changed back to Hopewell in 1921. On Mill Creek road between Alta Vista and Alma. The historic Winifred Bank building, charted in 1910, still stands, by Kathy Weiser-Alexander. Top 10 Most Haunted Places in Kansas 1. Havana (Osage County) Post Office 1858-Early 1870s – Ruins of the Havana Stage Station and hotel remain and a sign has been posted on the site. America City (Nemaha County) Post Office 1857-1933 – A couple of buildings and a cemetery remain. Saxman (Rice County) Post Office 1891-1952 – A small population (approx. Lake City (Barber County) Post Office 1873-1993 – A small population (approx. Louisville (Pottawatomie County) Post Office 1867-present – 2020 estimated population of 220. Fort Leavenworth holds the distinction of being the oldest... 6 - Hutchinson Library, Hutchinson. Guests have also reported unexplained banging and the sound of spurs jangling! 0.5 miles from the center of Kansas City, MO The Folly Theater, known as “The Pink Lady,” opened around 1900 and is haunted by an early manager. Cato Christian Church is in good repair but closed. There are a number of reasons that towns and settlements that once flourished are abandoned and become ghost towns. Franklin (Douglas County) Post Office 1853-1867 – An early stage stop near Lawrence, Kansas. Some sites are completely abandoned while others still have people living in them. Drive is worth while. You are right, that should be on here. The town was established in 1907 when a cement processor was set up near its site in the Allan County. Lone Elm (Anderson County) Post Office 1879-1956 – 2020 estimated population of 23. McAllaster ( Logan County) Post Office 1887-1897, 1903-1903 & 1906-1953 – A small population exists and several buildings remain. Haunted Kansas Road Trip: 13 Spooky Locations to Make Your Blood Run Cold. The house was built some time between 1867 and 1871 and was occupied by the same family, The Finneys, for more than a century. 501 Silverside Road, #513 Barnard (Lincoln County) Post Office 1888-present – Though there are a few remaining businesses today, and the post office is still in operation, the population of this once prosperous community has dropped to just about 63 people. Hauntworld helps you find ghost tours, paranormal investigations, haunted hotels, prisons, and any type of real haunted house that is an attraction. It is estimated that the cemetery houses the Earthly remains of some 20,000 United States soldiers. Sun City (Barber County) Post Office 1873-1894 & 1909-present – 2020 estimated population of 48. There are also some reports of apparitions of cowboys and other townspeople. The charming town of Atchison, Kan., which lies about an hour north of Downtown KC, is home to what is considered by many to be the most haunted house in the Sunflower State. This tour is not recommended for ages under 6. 20) remains along with a dam built in 1882. Hopewell/Fravel (Pratt County) Post Office 1904-1908 & 1916-1973 – A small population (approx. Elgin (Chautauqua County) Post Office 1871-1976 – 2008 estimated population of 71. Diamond Springs (Morris County) Post Office 1825-1863 – A Santa Fe Trail stop. Causes for places becoming ghost towns can be caused by transportation, such as losing a major highway or a railroad; the loss of a major industry such as mining or military; natural causes such as tornadoes or floods; economic depressions, and larger nearby cities that draw people away from smaller towns. Beaver (Barton County)  Post Office 1919-1992 – A small population remains. However, the most well known story relates to a hidden flight of stone steps in the woods close to the church. Annelly (Harvey County) – Post Office 1885-1921 -The main street and an old schoolhouse remain. Bassett (Allen County) Post Office 1900-1930s – estimated population of 20. There is also a spirit of an American Indian known as Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. However, the most common paranormal event at the hotel involves the clock radios in the bedrooms. 20) remains in the area. Let’s look a little closer at some of the most haunted places in Kansas: Molly’s Hollow can be found in Atchison, Kansas although the hollow was filled by a local foundry in the 1980s.