Neosho Falls, Kansas - Wikipedia
WebNeosho Falls is a city in Woodson County, Kansas, United States. [1] . As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 134. [3] History. Neosho Falls was founded in 1857, making it the oldest town and first county seat in Woodson County. [4] . It was named from the Neosho River, on which it is situated. [5] .
Neosho Falls, Kansas – Legends of Kansas
WebSituated along the Neosho River in northeast Woodson County, Kansas, Neosho Falls is the oldest town in the county. A semi- ghost town today, this small town with less than 140 people was once the county seat of Woodson County …
Neosho Falls Was An Important Town And Is Now A Ghost Town …
WebMay 27, 2021 · Neosho Falls is one small town that was once referred to as the most important city in the area, but today, it is a ghost town in Kansas. Settlers first arrived at the area in 1857. They built a dam across the Neosho River, creating small falls. This is where Neosho Falls receives its name. Get Neosho Falls/Facebook.
Neosho Falls – A Town One Might Only Imagine - Architectural …
WebMay 5, 2015 · Neosho Falls is actually the oldest town in Woodson County, with the first post office being established May of 1857 – exactly 158 years prior to this writing. 1879 – Rutherford B. Hayes and his wife visit the Neosho Valley fair. During this same year, Neosho falls reached its peak population of right over 1,200 residents, but would ...
Neosho Falls Waterfall - Neosho Falls, Kansas - Kansas Travel
WebNeosho Falls Waterfall is adjacent to Riverside Park which has a playground and camping with showers & utility hook ups. The community of Neosho Falls peaked at a population of over 500 people, but following a flood in 1951 the population quickly fell. Nearly 200 people live there today, but Neosho Falls is sometimes listed as a ghost town and ...
Neosho Falls - Ghost Town
WebNeosho Falls was the first, and largest town in Woodson County throughout the mid 19th century, and was the first county seat. The town was very badly damaged by a flood in 1952, but the people that live there now are very nice. Submitted by: Travis Campbell.
Neosho Falls: In the throes of abandonment in 1951
WebJul 7, 2020 · Neosho Falls: In the throes of abandonment in 1951 - The Iola Register. Neosho River determined the fate of nearby town, especially when the Flood of '51 ravaged Main Street. By TREVOR HOAG. News. July 7, 2020 - 9:39 AM. Muns Hardware Store, one of the finest retail establishments in Neosho Falls, exemplified the extent of …
Exploring Neosho Falls, KS | Traversing Travy
WebMarch 11, 2012. Exploring Neosho Falls, KS. Between the Kansas weather being beautiful today and a desire to not lock myself up in my room this weekend I decided to venture to the next Ghost Town on my list, Neosho Falls in Kansas. While it ended up being a two and a half hour drive, I feel that it was well worth the endevor.
Ghosts of Neosho Falls - Kansas - Scenic USA
WebOnce one of the most prosperous cities on the Neosho River, the population of Neosho Falls was boosted by the arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad. Chosen as the site for the first county seat, the town's fortunes began to slowly dwindle over time. Today, some look upon this city a ghost town.
Neosho Falls, Kansas - YouTube
WebNov 27, 2018 · Neosho Falls (almost ghost town) is a city in Woodson County, Kansas. Neosho Falls was founded in 1857, making it the oldest town and first county seat in Wo...
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