Quick Facts
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Butler County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Plum Grove. Plum Grove Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 661.
Butler County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Oil Hill, Wingate — Plum Grove keeps them company on the map.
The story of Plum Grove
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Plum Grove Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 661.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Plum Grove 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 Plum Grove 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 (“Plum Grove Township, Kansas”), CC BY-SA.