Quick Facts
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Mitchell County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Blue Hill. Blue Hill Township is a township in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 33.
Mitchell County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Buel, Coursens Grove, Elmira — Blue Hill keeps them company on the map.
The story of Blue Hill
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Blue Hill Township is a township in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 33.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Blue Hill 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Blue Hill 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.
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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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Blue Hill Township, Kansas”), CC BY-SA.