Quick Facts
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Ellis County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Rome doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Rome was a short-lived postbellum frontier settlement in Big Creek Township, Ellis County, Kansas, United States.
Ellis County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Chetolah, Easdale, Hog Back — Rome keeps them company on the map.
The story of Rome
Kansas ghost towns are what happens when the railroad changes its mind and the wheat stops paying.
Rome was a short-lived postbellum frontier settlement in Big Creek Township, Ellis County, Kansas, United States. It is notable for its association with the early plains career of its co-founder, William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Rome was the first town established within the future Ellis County, followed very shortly by rival Hays City.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Rome 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 Rome 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 (“Rome, Ellis County, Kansas”), CC BY-SA.