Living Historic Towns in Kansas
3 documented towns
There are 3 living historic towns documented in Kansas. Living historic towns never fully died — a small year-round population keeps the old storefronts, churches, and cemeteries alive. Expect a mix of residents, heritage tourism, and genuine frontier character.
Notable examples include Bushong, Elmdale, Nicodemus. They cluster most densely in Lyon County, Chase County, Graham County. 3 of these sites are known to be publicly accessible; for the rest, confirm access with landowners or managing agencies first.