If walls could talk, McAllaster would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. McAllaster may refer to: McAllaster, Kansas, an unincorporated community in Logan County, Kansas, United States Eugene McAllaster (1866–1946), American engineer and naval architect
McAllaster is the lone documented ghost town in Logan County — for now.
The story of McAllaster
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
McAllaster may refer to: McAllaster, Kansas, an unincorporated community in Logan County, Kansas, United States Eugene McAllaster (1866–1946), American engineer and naval architect
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of McAllaster 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 McAllaster 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 McAllaster is roughly 39.0061, -101.3915 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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
McAllaster FAQs
01Where is McAllaster located?
02What county is McAllaster in?
03What is the history of McAllaster?
04What remains at McAllaster today?
05Can you visit McAllaster?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“McAllaster”), CC BY-SA.
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