Amelia

Washington's ghost towns are mill towns and mining camps in country so green the forest is already taking them back.

Amelia Earhart, a statue honoring aviator Amelia Earhart, was unveiled in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., representing Kansas in the National Statuary Hall Collection on July 27, 2022. The statue is made of bronze and was cast by brothers Mark and George Lundeen using the lost-wax process. The statue replaced one of Kansas statesman John James Ingalls in the collection as the second representative of Kansas, after famed general and U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower.

The on-the-ground condition of Amelia 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Amelia 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.

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.