Xenia

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

Xenia is an extinct community in Nodaway County, Missouri, in the United States. Xenia was located northeast of Maryville, east of the One Hundred and Two River, but the exact location of Xenia is unknown to the GNIS. The name is a transfer from Xenia, Ohio. Little remained of the original community by the early 20th century, and nothing remains today. A post office called Xenia was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1872. With the establishment of Hopkins the post office at Xenia was abolished.

The on-the-ground condition of Xenia 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 Xenia 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 Xenia is roughly 40.4740, -94.7810 — 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.