Some places earn their silence — and Crow is one of them. Samuel Alfred Crow (May 5, 1926 – December 2, 2022) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.
Phillips County holds 11 documented ghost towns, including Dickeyville, Goode, Jimtown — Crow keeps them company on the map.
The story of Crow
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Samuel Alfred Crow (May 5, 1926 – December 2, 2022) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Crow 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 Crow 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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Crow FAQs
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Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Sam A. Crow”), CC BY-SA.
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