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Albion

A ghost town of unknown status in Harper County, Kansas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Albion ghost town, Kansas
Plate I — Albion, KansasPhoto: Mtcat101 (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

You don't stumble onto Albion by accident. That's rather the point. Albion Township is a township in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 130.

Albion is the lone documented ghost town in Harper County — for now.

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The story of Albion

Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.

Albion Township is a township in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 130.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Albion is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Albion is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Albion is roughly 39.9581, -97.4254 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Albion FAQs

01Where is Albion located?
Albion is in Harper County, Kansas, mapped near 39.9581, -97.4254.
02What county is Albion in?
Albion sits in Harper County, Kansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Harper County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Albion?
Albion Township is a township in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 130.
04What remains at Albion today?
The on-the-ground condition of Albion is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Albion?
Here's the honest truth: access to Albion is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Albion is roughly 39.9581, -97.4254 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Albion Township, Republic County, Kansas”), CC BY-SA.

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