Slate

Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.

Cody Alan Slate (born August 14, 1987) is an American former football tight end. He previously played for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Marshall University. He attended Hargrave Military Academy. Slate was considered one of the top tight ends in the nation and a top prospect at the tight end for the 2010 NFL draft, but was undrafted, after suffering from a torn ACL. Slate was projected as a legitimate All-American candidate for the 2009 season after he led the Thundering Herd in catches during the last two years and earned All Conference USA Honors.

The on-the-ground condition of Slate 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 Slate 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.

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.