Quick Facts
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Sumner County
- 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 Metcalf. Alfred Metcalf Jackson (July 14, 1860 – June 11, 1924) was an American lawyer, jurist and politician who served one term as a U.S. representative from Kansas from 1901 to 1903.
Sumner County holds 7 documented ghost towns, including Bushnell, Cleardale, Doster — Metcalf keeps them company on the map.
The story of Metcalf
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Alfred Metcalf Jackson (July 14, 1860 – June 11, 1924) was an American lawyer, jurist and politician who served one term as a U.S. representative from Kansas from 1901 to 1903.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Metcalf 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 Metcalf 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 (“Alfred Metcalf Jackson”), CC BY-SA.