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Arkalon

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Arkalon ghost town, Kansas
Plate I — Arkalon, KansasPhoto: Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Arkalon. Arkalon is a ghost town in Seward County, Kansas, United States. It was located northeast of Liberal on the west side of the Cimarron River.

Arkalon is the lone documented ghost town in Seward County — for now.

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The story of Arkalon

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

Arkalon is a ghost town in Seward County, Kansas, United States. It was located northeast of Liberal on the west side of the Cimarron River.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Arkalon 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 Arkalon 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 Arkalon is roughly 37.1431, -100.8075 — 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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Arkalon FAQs

01Where is Arkalon located?
Arkalon is in Seward County, Kansas, mapped near 37.1431, -100.8075.
02What county is Arkalon in?
Arkalon sits in Seward County, Kansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Seward County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Arkalon?
Arkalon is a ghost town in Seward County, Kansas, United States. It was located northeast of Liberal on the west side of the Cimarron River.
04What remains at Arkalon today?
The on-the-ground condition of Arkalon 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 Arkalon?
Here's the honest truth: access to Arkalon 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 Arkalon is roughly 37.1431, -100.8075 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Arkalon, Kansas”), CC BY-SA.

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