Holman

Missouri's ghost towns run from lead diggings to river ports the railroad left behind.

Holman is an extinct town in Webster County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. The site is located on Missouri Supplemental Route OO, approximately fifteen miles (24 km) northeast of Springfield. A post office called Holman was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1911. The community once had Holman Schoolhouse, now defunct. The school had the name of the Holman family of settlers.

The on-the-ground condition of Holman 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 Holman 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. The mapped point for Holman is roughly 37.2731, -93.0533 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.