Quick Facts
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Rice County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Galt isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Galt is a ghost town in central Galt Township, Rice County, Kansas, United States. It was located near the Little Arkansas River, 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Geneseo and 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Lyons.
Rice County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Crawford — Galt keeps them company on the map.
The story of Galt
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Galt is a ghost town in central Galt Township, Rice County, Kansas, United States. It was located near the Little Arkansas River, 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Geneseo and 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Lyons.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Galt 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 Galt 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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Galt, Kansas”), CC BY-SA.