If walls could talk, Comiskey would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Comiskey is a ghost town in Morris County, Kansas, United States. It was located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Council Grove, next to the county line.
Morris County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Dunlap — Comiskey keeps them company on the map.
The story of Comiskey
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Comiskey is a ghost town in Morris County, Kansas, United States. It was located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Council Grove, next to the county line.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Comiskey 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 Comiskey 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 Comiskey is roughly 38.6444, -96.3542 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Comiskey FAQs
01Where is Comiskey located?
02What county is Comiskey in?
03What is the history of Comiskey?
04What remains at Comiskey today?
05Can you visit Comiskey?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Comiskey, Kansas”), CC BY-SA.
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