Quick Facts
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Trego County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Wilcox isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Laird Maurice Wilcox III (November 28, 1942 – November 4, 2023) was an American researcher of political fringe movements.
Trego County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Banner, Bosna, Cyrus — Wilcox keeps them company on the map.
The story of Wilcox
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Laird Maurice Wilcox III (November 28, 1942 – November 4, 2023) was an American researcher of political fringe movements. He was the founder of the Wilcox Collection of Contemporary Political Movements, housed in the Kenneth Spencer Research Library at the University of Kansas.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Wilcox 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 Wilcox 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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Laird Wilcox”), CC BY-SA.