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Calhoun

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Calhoun ghost town, Kansas
Photo: New England Patriots (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Kansas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Calhoun feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Donald Clevester Calhoun (April 29, 1952 – December 14, 2020) was an American professional football running back who played for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills, New England Patrio

Cheyenne County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Jaqua, Lawnridge, Marney — Calhoun keeps them company on the map.

The story of Calhoun

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

Donald Clevester Calhoun (April 29, 1952 – December 14, 2020) was an American professional football running back who played for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots. and Philadelphia Eagles. He later played for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL). Prior to playing in the NFL, Calhoun played football at Wichita High School North and Kansas State University. He was selected in the tenth round of the 1974 NFL draft by Buffalo.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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.

Calhoun FAQs

Where is Calhoun located?
Calhoun is in Cheyenne County, Kansas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Calhoun in?
Calhoun sits in Cheyenne County, Kansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Cheyenne County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Calhoun?
Donald Clevester Calhoun (April 29, 1952 – December 14, 2020) was an American professional football running back who played for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots. and Philadelphia Eagles.
What remains at Calhoun today?
The on-the-ground condition of Calhoun 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.
Can you visit Calhoun?
Here's the honest truth: access to Calhoun 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Don Calhoun”), CC BY-SA.

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