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Twin Mound

A ghost town of unknown status in Douglas County, Kansas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Twin Mound ghost town, Kansas
Plate I — Twin Mound, KansasPhoto: Brian Hall (Bhall87 at English Wikipedia) (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Twin Mound feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Twin Mound is a ghost town in western Douglas County, Kansas, United States. It was named for two natural mounds that rise gently from the landscape.

Douglas County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Belvoir, Franklin, Lapeer — Twin Mound keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Twin Mound

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

Twin Mound is a ghost town in western Douglas County, Kansas, United States. It was named for two natural mounds that rise gently from the landscape.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Twin Mound 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Twin Mound 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 Twin Mound is roughly 38.8603, -95.4817 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Twin Mound FAQs

01Where is Twin Mound located?
Twin Mound is in Douglas County, Kansas, mapped near 38.8603, -95.4817.
02What county is Twin Mound in?
Twin Mound sits in Douglas County, Kansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Douglas County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Twin Mound?
Twin Mound is a ghost town in western Douglas County, Kansas, United States. It was named for two natural mounds that rise gently from the landscape.
04What remains at Twin Mound today?
The on-the-ground condition of Twin Mound 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.
05Can you visit Twin Mound?
Here's the honest truth: access to Twin Mound 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 Twin Mound is roughly 38.8603, -95.4817 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Twin Mound, Kansas”), CC BY-SA.

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