Ohio City

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

Ohio City may refer to: Ohio City, Ohio, a village in Van Wert County Ohio City, Cleveland, a neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio Ohio City, Colorado, an unincorporated town in Gunnison County Ohio City, Kansas, a ghost town

Calling it Ohio City was either optimism or a very good joke — boomtowns were never modest about their ambitions.

The on-the-ground condition of Ohio City 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Ohio City 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.

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.