Wakenda

Missouri's ghost towns run from lead diggings to river ports the railroad left behind.

Wakenda Township is a township in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Wakenda Township has a population of 371 people according to the 2020 census. Wakenda Township was named after Wakenda Creek.

The on-the-ground condition of Wakenda 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 Wakenda 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 Wakenda is roughly 39.3153, -93.4753 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.