Strawberry Ghost Town
Washington County, Kansas39.7120, -97.2553
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 13 miWashington, KS
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,360 ft415 m
Strawberry is an abandoned town in Washington County, Kansas. It lies at about 1,360 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Other federal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Strawberry. 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 Washington, KS, about 13 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Manhattan, KS, 50 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Sibley25 mi west
- Browndale25 mi south
- Williams25 mi north
- Yuma28 mi west
- Broughton29 mi south
- Sherdahl31 mi west
- Stoddard32 mi northwest
- Macyville34 mi southwest
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 April to June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Washington. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Washington station (USC00148578), 13 miles away. About 32.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Washington County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.71195, -97.25531 |
| Elevation | 1,360 ft (415 m) |
| Also known as | Strawberry, Kansas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q65073339 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Strawberry ghost town?
In Washington County, Kansas, at 39.7120, -97.2553. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Washington, KS, about 13 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Manhattan, KS, 50 miles away.
Can you visit Strawberry?
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 Strawberry?
Mild months here run April to June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Washington. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Strawberry?
Yes. Sibley (25 mi), Browndale (25 mi), Williams (25 mi), Yuma (28 mi).
