Posted in Kansas February 03, 2021 by

This Creepy Road Trip In Kansas Is One You Won’t Forget

Do you have an interest in deserted places and Kansas history? I think that we all do, which is why this creepy road trip in Kansas is perfect for everyone to take. To get a better glimpse into these places, all you have to do is print this map (or find the original link here), grab a friend, hop in the car and go!

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1. Stull
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Do you want to know what makes this historic one-time home to Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants unique? Well, for starters, its cemetery is said to house one of the "Gates of Hell" that opens up every year on both Halloween night and the Spring Equinox... (So, there's that!)

Learn more about the history of Stull in our previous article here.
2. Bushong
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The town that was named for St. Louis Browns catcher Albert J. "Doc" Bushong and once served as the home of a Cold War nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missile is now home to only a few deserted buildings and a handful of residents.
3. Dunlap
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Located in Morris County, Dunlap was at one time a prime relocation spot for hundreds of recently freed slaves, but unfortunately went under during the Great Depression. (Interesting fact: The town was once home to factories, mills, and a number of other successful businesses.)

Learn more about Dunlap in our previous article here.
4. Diamond Springs
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The once "Diamond of the Plains" has been abandoned for awhile... You see, during the Civil War, the town's stage station was attacked and robbed by Quantrill confederate Dick Yeager, who killed the station manager and severely injured his wife. The station, one of the few operating town businesses, was moved down-the-road to Six Mile Creek, and the town eventually folded due to the lack of traffic along the Santa Fe Trail.

Learn more about Diamond Springs in our previous article here.
5. Le Hunt
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I don't know if it is just the eeriness of this picture or the alleged haunting of the abandoned United Kansas Portland Cement Company (where a former employee fell into a vat of concrete never to be seen again), but I probably wouldn't explore Le Hunt by myself...

Learn more about Le Hunt in our previous article here.
6. Silkville
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Any guesses as to how Silkville got its name? If you guessed that the town served as a commune for silk production under the rule of utopian socialist Ernest de Boissière, you would be correct! (If you guessed this, you should definitely start playing the lottery.)

Who will you be taking on this Kansas ghost town road trip? Let us know in the comments below!

Address: Stull, KS 66050, USA
Address: Bushong, KS 66833, USA
Address: Dunlap, KS 66846, USA
Address: Diamond Springs, 8, KS 66838, USA
Address: Le Hunt, Sycamore, KS 67301, USA
Address: Silkville, Williamsburg, KS 66095, USA
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creepy road trip in Kansas

February 18, 2021
Jackie Ann

What are the scariest haunted attractions in Kansas?

Thrill-seekers will find no shortage of spooky activities across Kansas. Brave souls in Topeka may be lucky enough to spot some ghoulish action taking a tour of the Pit Cemetery on the chilling State Hospital Grounds hosted by local ghost tour guides. Fort Leavenworth is legendary throughout the midwest for its paranormal activity and is thought to be the most haunted military forts in the United States. Visit the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery and surrounding monuments…if you dare. At the Old Lawrence Community Theatre Building, Lawerence residents have reported poltergeist activity like flickering lights, the feeling of being watched, and cold spots throughout the theater.

Are there any urban legends in Kansas?

Ghost story-loving Kansans have passed down their favorite eerie tales throughout the years. One favorite tale is The Legend of The Saline River Ghost which has terrified Ellis County residents for generations. It tells of a Native American ghost that appears along the river searching for the skull of his murdered father. Manhattan is said to be haunted by the spirit of a disgruntled former K-State football player who was the last patient to die at the former Kansas State University hospital. Perhaps the scariest legend of all is that of the Hamburger Man of Hamburger Hill. Visitors of Hutchinson are warned of the half-ghost, half-monster known as the “Hamburger Man” who kidnaps his victims and grinds them up into hamburger meat.

What are the best road trips through Kansas?

When you’re ready for a break from the creepy sights, Kansas offers a wealth of destinations perfect for unique weekend getaways. Get back to a simpler way of life and take a Kansas road trip to see some of The Sunflower State’s many picturesque small towns. You’ll be delighted by the charm of towns like Wakeeney, Phillipsburg, and Wamego. Take in some fresh air and explore our state’s vast and awe-inspiring terrain on a natural wonders road trip. Check out the otherworldly views of Monument Rocks in Quinter, marvel at the endless beauty of Medicine Lodge’s Gypsum Hills, or meditate surrounded by the endless colors that blanket Konza Prairie in Manhattan.

Address: Stull, KS 66050, USA
Address: Bushong, KS 66833, USA
Address: Dunlap, KS 66846, USA
Address: Diamond Springs, 8, KS 66838, USA
Address: Le Hunt, Sycamore, KS 67301, USA
Address: Silkville, Williamsburg, KS 66095, USA