These 5 Ghost Towns In Missouri Are Nothing Like They Used To Be
By Stephanie Butler|Updated on December 15, 2022(Originally published December 10, 2022)
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A native Midwesterner with a love for family, friends, and learning new things. In second-stage of career life, this former college instructor enjoys contributing to OIYS, blogging, reading, and spending time with her kids.
A ghost town is formally defined as “an abandoned village, town or city, usually one which contains substantial visible remains. A town often becomes a ghost town because the economic activity that supported it has failed, or due to natural or human-caused disasters such as floods, government actions, uncontrolled lawlessness, war, or nuclear disasters. The term can sometimes refer to cities, towns, and neighborhoods which are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past; for example, those affected by high levels of unemployment and dereliction.” (Wikipedia) The following creepy ghost towns in Missouri all fit this definition, and there’s something both beautiful and disconcerting about places like these; if they could speak, what stories would they tell? Check them out:
Whether completely abandoned or still somewhat inhabited, these eerie towns demonstrate a unique history that should be treasured and preserved. There’s something oddly magical about ghost towns – they carry with them a mystique that remains unmatched that we find irresistible. Have you lived in, been to, or currently reside in any of these ghost towns in MO? Did you experience anything strange, fun, or otherwise interesting? Let us know!
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What are some of the spookiest ghost towns in Missouri?
Missouri is a nice place to live and/or visit, but it’s not without its spooky (but interesting) ghost towns. Some of the spookiest ghost towns in MO are places like:
2. What are some interesting, abandoned places in MO?
Of course, the list of interesting, abandoned places in MO doesn’t end with just the ghost towns! Anyone interested in abandoned places in Missouri should look into: