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Lund

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Lund ghost town, Kansas
Plate I — Lund, KansasPhoto: Photographer unknown, but may have been Pearl (Hill) Bacon's mother, Effie (Matthewson) Hill (1869-1951), an early photographer. (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Some places earn their silence — and Lund is one of them. Lund is a ghost town in Summit Township of Decatur County, Kansas, United States. It was located 12 miles south and four miles west of Oberlin.

Decatur County holds 9 documented ghost towns, including Bassetville, Decatur, Hawkeye — Lund keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Lund

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

Lund is a ghost town in Summit Township of Decatur County, Kansas, United States. It was located 12 miles south and four miles west of Oberlin.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Lund 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 Lund 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 Lund is roughly 39.6697, -100.6097 — 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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Lund FAQs

01Where is Lund located?
Lund is in Decatur County, Kansas, mapped near 39.6697, -100.6097.
02What county is Lund in?
Lund sits in Decatur County, Kansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Decatur County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Lund?
Lund is a ghost town in Summit Township of Decatur County, Kansas, United States. It was located 12 miles south and four miles west of Oberlin.
04What remains at Lund today?
The on-the-ground condition of Lund 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 Lund?
Here's the honest truth: access to Lund 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 Lund is roughly 39.6697, -100.6097 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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