Quick Facts
- State
- Wyoming
- County
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- Status
- Unknown Status
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- Unknown Access
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Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Horton. Frank Ogilvie Horton (October 18, 1882 – August 17, 1948) was an American politician and rancher.
The story of Horton
Wyoming's ghost towns were mostly Union Pacific coal camps, built by the railroad and unbuilt when diesel arrived.
Frank Ogilvie Horton (October 18, 1882 – August 17, 1948) was an American politician and rancher. A Republican, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Wyoming, serving from 1939 to 1941, representing Wyoming's at-large district.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Horton 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 Horton 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 (“Frank O. Horton”), CC BY-SA.
