Enos

Illinois ghost towns cluster around the old lead district and the coal fields that fed Chicago.

Enos Daugherty Hoge (July 23, 1831 – July 27, 1912) was a justice of the Supreme Court of the Utah Territory from 1868 to 1869. Born near Morgan, Virginia (later West Virginia), Hoge moved to Illinois at an early age and read law under a federal judge there. During the American Civil War, Hoge served as first lieutenant and captain of Company H, 110th Illinois Infantry Regiment, from September 11, 1862, to May 8, 1863, when he was honorably discharged. During this service, he participated in the Battle of Stones River in December, 1862, where heavy cannon fire left him deaf in his right ear.

The on-the-ground condition of Enos 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 Enos 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.