10 Kansas Ghost Towns ||| Franklin County, Osage County

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In this video, I’m taking a fresh approach to exploring ghost towns, visiting a series of unincorporated towns and forgotten places in Kansas — completely blind, with no prior research. Starting in Topeka after a track meet at Washburn University, I hit the road with my trusty DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer, using nothing but the map, my curiosity, and a bit of Google Maps for landmarks. Along the way, I visit towns like Pauline, Berryton, Michigan Valley, Centropolis, and Peoria, discovering old cemeteries, abandoned rail lines, forgotten post offices, and the remnants of once-thriving communities. It’s a mix of exploration and history, with fun facts added in later — giving you the answers before I even know them. Join me for this real-time adventure into the unknown corners of Kansas!

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0:00 Intro
3:33 Pauline
4:48 Berryton
7:20 Kinney/Ridgeway
9:10 Swissvale
10:39 Valley Brook
11:30 Michigan Valley
13:14 Appanoose
15:30 Centropolis
17:20 Peoria/Imes/Larimore
19:20 Credits, Outtakes

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