Ghost Town USA

Ghost Town · Kansas

Hampson

A ghost town of unknown status in Marion County, Kansas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Hampson ghost town, Kansas
Photo: D. Benjamin Miller (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Kansas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

The map remembers Hampson long after the crowds moved on. Garrett Reese Hampson (born October 10, 1994) is an American professional baseball utility player in the Cincinnati Reds organization.

Marion County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Gnadenau, Oursler, Waldeck — Hampson keeps them company on the map.

The story of Hampson

Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.

Garrett Reese Hampson (born October 10, 1994) is an American professional baseball utility player in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Miami Marlins, Kansas City Royals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and St. Louis Cardinals. Hampson was selected by the Rockies in the third round of the 2016 MLB draft and made his MLB debut with them 2018.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Hampson 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 Hampson 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.

Hampson FAQs

Where is Hampson located?
Hampson is in Marion County, Kansas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Hampson in?
Hampson sits in Marion County, Kansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Marion County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Hampson?
Garrett Reese Hampson (born October 10, 1994) is an American professional baseball utility player in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
What remains at Hampson today?
The on-the-ground condition of Hampson 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.
Can you visit Hampson?
Here's the honest truth: access to Hampson 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Garrett Hampson”), CC BY-SA.

More Ghost Towns in Marion County

See all 5 ghost towns in Marion County, Kansas