Oursler Ghost Town
Marion County, Kansas38.2897, -96.9811
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 4.6 miMarion, KS
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,290 ft394 m
Oursler is a former settlement in Marion County, Kansas, listed among the ghost towns of Kansas. It lies at about 1,290 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Oursler. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Marion, KS, about 4.6 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Wichita, KS, 46 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Gnadenau11 mi west
- Elk13 mi northeast
- Waldeck21 mi northwest
- Plum Grove21 mi south
- Annelly25 mi southwest
- Thurman28 mi southeast
- Ellinor31 mi east
- Oil Hill32 mi south
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Florence. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Florence station (USC00142773), 4.5 miles away. About 34.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Marion County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.28972, -96.98111 |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (394 m) |
| Also known as | Oursler, Kansas, Oursler, KS |
| Sources | Wikidata Q17108455 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Oursler ghost town?
In Marion County, Kansas, at 38.2897, -96.9811. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Marion, KS, about 4.6 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Wichita, KS, 46 miles away.
Can you visit Oursler?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Oursler?
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Florence. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Oursler?
Yes. Gnadenau (11 mi), Elk (13 mi), Waldeck (21 mi), Plum Grove (21 mi).
