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Laton

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Laton feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Laton may mean: Laton, California, a census designated place in California Laton, Kansas, a ghost town in Kansas Latopolis, an ancient city of Egypt Laton (record label), an experimental electronic music label based in A

Rooks County holds 20 documented ghost towns, including Adamson, Alcona, Amboy — Laton keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Laton

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

Laton may mean: Laton, California, a census designated place in California Laton, Kansas, a ghost town in Kansas Latopolis, an ancient city of Egypt Laton (record label), an experimental electronic music label based in Austria, run by Franz Pomassl

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Laton 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Laton 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 Laton is roughly 39.2856, -99.0768 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Laton FAQs

01Where is Laton located?
Laton is in Rooks County, Kansas, mapped near 39.2856, -99.0768.
02What county is Laton in?
Laton sits in Rooks County, Kansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Rooks County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Laton?
Laton may mean: Laton, California, a census designated place in California Laton, Kansas, a ghost town in Kansas Latopolis, an ancient city of Egypt Laton (record label), an experimental electronic music label based in Austria, run by Franz Pomassl
04What remains at Laton today?
The on-the-ground condition of Laton 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.
05Can you visit Laton?
Here's the honest truth: access to Laton 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 Laton is roughly 39.2856, -99.0768 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Laton”), CC BY-SA.

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