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Burntwood

A ghost town of unknown status in Rawlins County, Kansas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

State
Kansas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Burntwood. Burntwood is a town and civil parish in Lichfield District in Staffordshire, England, Burntwood may also refer to: Burntwood, Kansas, small settlement in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States Burntwood River, river in Ca

Rawlins County holds 11 documented ghost towns, including Achilles, Beardsley, Beaverton — Burntwood keeps them company on the map.

The story of Burntwood

Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.

Burntwood is a town and civil parish in Lichfield District in Staffordshire, England, Burntwood may also refer to: Burntwood, Kansas, small settlement in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States Burntwood River, river in Canada

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Burntwood 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 Burntwood 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.

Burntwood FAQs

Where is Burntwood located?
Burntwood is in Rawlins County, Kansas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Burntwood in?
Burntwood sits in Rawlins County, Kansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Rawlins County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Burntwood?
Burntwood is a town and civil parish in Lichfield District in Staffordshire, England, Burntwood may also refer to: Burntwood, Kansas, small settlement in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States Burntwood River, river in Canada
What remains at Burntwood today?
The on-the-ground condition of Burntwood 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.
Can you visit Burntwood?
Here's the honest truth: access to Burntwood 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Burntwood (disambiguation)”), CC BY-SA.

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