Pleasant Valley

Nebraska's ghost towns are railroad and homestead towns, spaced every few miles along lines the trains don't run anymore.

Pleasant Valley Township is one of fourteen townships in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 141 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 137. Like many rural areas, Pleasant Valley Township suffered greatly from the Great Depression. Most of the township's residents, at one time or another, have made their living from farming. Agriculture is still a significant component of the economy of Pleasant Valley Township.

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.

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. The mapped point for Pleasant Valley is roughly 41.6122, -96.8436 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.