The map remembers Savannah long after the crowds moved on. Savannah Township is one of seventeen townships in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 546 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 549.
Butler County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Edholm — Savannah keeps them company on the map.
The story of Savannah
Nebraska's ghost towns are railroad and homestead towns, spaced every few miles along lines the trains don't run anymore.
Savannah Township is one of seventeen townships in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 546 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 549. The Village of Bellwood lies within the Township.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Savannah 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 Savannah 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 Savannah is roughly 41.3456, -97.1972 — 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
Savannah FAQs
01Where is Savannah located?
02What county is Savannah in?
03What is the history of Savannah?
04What remains at Savannah today?
05Can you visit Savannah?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Savannah Township, Butler County, Nebraska”), CC BY-SA.
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