Quick Facts
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Lincoln County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Herman doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Herman C.
Lincoln County holds 17 documented ghost towns, including Bacon, Cedron, Lone Walnut — Herman keeps them company on the map.
The story of Herman
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Herman C. Long (April 13, 1866 – September 16, 1909) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the Kansas City Cowboys, Boston Beaneaters, New York Highlanders, Detroit Tigers, and Philadelphia Phillies. Long was known for his great fielding range as a shortstop, but he also holds the MLB career record for errors.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Herman 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 Herman 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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Herman Long (baseball)”), CC BY-SA.