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Breslau

A ghost town of unknown status in Pierce County, Nebraska.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

If walls could talk, Breslau would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Breslau is the German name (and former official appellation) of Wrocław, a city in south-western Poland. Breslau may also refer to: Breslau, Ontario, Canada Breslau, Nebraska, U.S.

Pierce County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Wee Town — Breslau keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Breslau

Nebraska's ghost towns are railroad and homestead towns, spaced every few miles along lines the trains don't run anymore.

Breslau is the German name (and former official appellation) of Wrocław, a city in south-western Poland. Breslau may also refer to: Breslau, Ontario, Canada Breslau, Nebraska, U.S. Lindenhurst, New York or Breslau, New York, U.S. Breslau, Texas, U.S. SMS Breslau, a ship of the German Kaiserliche Marine Breslau, a German exonym for Braslava, Latvia

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Breslau 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 Breslau 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 Breslau is roughly 42.3503, -97.6989 — 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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Breslau FAQs

01Where is Breslau located?
Breslau is in Pierce County, Nebraska, mapped near 42.3503, -97.6989.
02What county is Breslau in?
Breslau sits in Pierce County, Nebraska. See our full guide to ghost towns in Pierce County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Breslau?
Breslau is the German name (and former official appellation) of Wrocław, a city in south-western Poland. Breslau may also refer to: Breslau, Ontario, Canada Breslau, Nebraska, U.S. Lindenhurst, New York or Breslau, New York, U.S. Breslau, Texas, U.S.
04What remains at Breslau today?
The on-the-ground condition of Breslau 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 Breslau?
Here's the honest truth: access to Breslau 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 Breslau is roughly 42.3503, -97.6989 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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