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Minneola

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Minneola ghost town, Kansas
Plate I — Minneola, KansasPhoto: Nyttend (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Minneola just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Minneola is a city in Clark County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 738. It is located along U.S. Route 54 highway.

Franklin County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Appanoose, Greenwood, Norwood — Minneola keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Minneola

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

Minneola is a city in Clark County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 738. It is located along U.S. Route 54 highway.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Minneola 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 Minneola 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 Minneola is roughly 37.4419, -100.0131 — 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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Minneola FAQs

01Where is Minneola located?
Minneola is in Franklin County, Kansas, mapped near 37.4419, -100.0131.
02What county is Minneola in?
Minneola sits in Franklin County, Kansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Franklin County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Minneola?
Minneola is a city in Clark County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 738. It is located along U.S. Route 54 highway.
04What remains at Minneola today?
The on-the-ground condition of Minneola 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 Minneola?
Here's the honest truth: access to Minneola 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 Minneola is roughly 37.4419, -100.0131 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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