Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Tate. Marcia Tate (born 23 June 1961) is a Jamaican sprinter. She competed in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Pawnee County holds 13 documented ghost towns, including Appleton, Armour, Bookwalter — Tate keeps them company on the map.
The story of Tate
Nebraska's ghost towns are railroad and homestead towns, spaced every few miles along lines the trains don't run anymore.
Marcia Tate (born 23 June 1961) is a Jamaican sprinter. She competed in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Tate competed collegiately for the Nebraska Cornhuskers track and field team, where she finished 4th in the 600 yards at the 1982 AIAW Indoor Track and Field Championships.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Tate 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 Tate 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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Tate FAQs
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Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Marcia Tate”), CC BY-SA.
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