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McAllaster

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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McAllaster FAQs

01Where is McAllaster located?
McAllaster is in Logan County, Kansas, mapped near 39.0061, -101.3915.
02What county is McAllaster in?
McAllaster sits in Logan County, Kansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Logan County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of McAllaster?
McAllaster may refer to: McAllaster, Kansas, an unincorporated community in Logan County, Kansas, United States Eugene McAllaster (1866–1946), American engineer and naval architect
04What remains at McAllaster 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.
05Can you visit McAllaster?
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.

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

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