Dale

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

Jack Clarke Dale (February 28, 1904 – September 6, 1975) was an American college football and college basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at the First District Agricultural and Mechanical College—now known as Arkansas State University—from 1931 to 1932, compiling a record of 9–6. Dale was also the head basketball coach at First District A&M from 1931 to 1933, tallying a mark of 20–15. Dale grew up in an Omaha, Nebraska, orphanage. He ran away at the age of six and enlisted into the United States Army at 14.

The on-the-ground condition of Dale 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Dale 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.

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.