Quick Facts
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Lincoln County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
The map remembers Pleasant Valley long after the crowds moved on. Pleasant Valley Township is a township in Cowley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 813.
Lincoln County holds 17 documented ghost towns, including Bacon, Cedron, Herman — Pleasant Valley keeps them company on the map.
The story of Pleasant Valley
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Pleasant Valley Township is a township in Cowley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 813.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley 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.
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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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Pleasant Valley Township, Cowley County, Kansas”), CC BY-SA.