The map remembers Goode long after the crowds moved on. Donald Ray Goode (born June 21, 1951), is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).
Phillips County holds 11 documented ghost towns, including Crow, Dickeyville, Jimtown — Goode keeps them company on the map.
The story of Goode
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Donald Ray Goode (born June 21, 1951), is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the San Diego Chargers from 1974 to 1979 and for the Cleveland Browns from 1980 to 1981. He played high school football at Booker T. Washington High School and he played college football at the University of Kansas. He was selected in the first round (15th overall) by the Chargers in the 1974 NFL draft.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Goode 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 Goode 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
Goode FAQs
01Where is Goode located?
02What county is Goode in?
03What is the history of Goode?
04What remains at Goode today?
05Can you visit Goode?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Don Goode”), CC BY-SA.
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