Ghost Towns in Lyon County, Kansas
1 documented ghost town
Lyon County, Kansas, is home to 1 documented ghost town — a concentrated dose of boom-and-bust history in a single county. Railroad towns, homestead settlements, and agricultural communities dot the Plains — many faded when the rails moved on or the dust settled. The names to know starts with Bushong.
Where conditions are verified, expect 1 living historic sites. 1 town is known to be publicly accessible — for the rest, verify land ownership before you go. Every town below gets its own full guide — with maps, visitor notes, and FAQs.
All Ghost Towns in Lyon County
Lyon County Ghost Town FAQs
How many ghost towns are in Lyon County, Kansas?
1 ghost town is documented in Lyon County, Kansas, each with its own guide on this page.
What are the most notable ghost towns in Lyon County?
Standouts include Bushong. Browse the full list below — featured towns have the most complete guides.
What condition are Lyon County's ghost towns in?
Among towns with verified conditions: 1 living historic. The rest are listed with unknown status until someone verifies them on the ground.
Can you visit the ghost towns in Lyon County?
1 town is known to be publicly accessible. For the rest, verify land ownership and access rules before visiting — and respect private property everywhere.