Sartoria doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Sartoria Township is one of twenty-six townships in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 101 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 99.
Sartoria is the lone documented ghost town in Buffalo County — for now.
The story of Sartoria
Nebraska's ghost towns are railroad and homestead towns, spaced every few miles along lines the trains don't run anymore.
Sartoria Township is one of twenty-six townships in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 101 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 99.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Sartoria 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 Sartoria 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 Sartoria is roughly 41.0014, -99.2544 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Sartoria FAQs
01Where is Sartoria located?
02What county is Sartoria in?
03What is the history of Sartoria?
04What remains at Sartoria today?
05Can you visit Sartoria?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Sartoria Township, Buffalo County, Nebraska”), CC BY-SA.
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