A Forgotten Town in Kansas
2021 ж. 16 Мау.
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A Forgotten Town in Kansas - This mini documentary reveals what happened to a small town known as Kingsdown, Kansas. Now largely forgotten and filled with abandoned houses, this Kansas ghost town is a shell of what it once was - a blossoming farming community.
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The big brick building on Main street that you thought might have been a warehouse was actually a Ford car dealership.
I always feel for the former community that loved their small town, too see it go away must be heart breaking. Glad you guys are well, stay safe.
yup.....makes me sad too
VERY interesting video and thanks for sharing! I have seen way too many deserted towns in Kansas and it always saddens me as to what led to their demise. If only the houses, buildings and roads could tell us. I am a native of San Jose, CA. but discovered Kansas in 1982 thanks to the late Carl and Florence Westin in Mankato. Since then, my parents and I took many trips to our beloved Kansas. They have since passed on but I still LOVE to travel there to see dear friends and discover new things about the state and her people. My elderly friend in Peabody calls me "A Kansan In Heart." Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco but I left mine in Kansas! 😎
My dad grew up in Kingsdown. There were 4 young men in his graduating class in 1958. I visited my grandparents in KD on many occasions. Sad to see its decline. The red building is a community center.
Sadly and all too common sight in rural America. Im sure it did well in the 50's and 60's when the rail service probably serviced the town and perhaps other highways didnt bypass the town. It's sad to see, but when I travel and see towns like this I try to imagine the better times and what it must have been like. Not sure what ignited this towns decline but towns like this should be respected for all the hard working folks who created it and thought it would always be around. Whats left is kind of a memorial and a great part of history. Thanks for sharing it.
I agree, it is sad to see this, but glad that we have videos like this too. But what is worse for me is those towns that were blighted because of mining operations that poisoned their land, cause people to get sick and destroyed the town basically. Losing a job, yes that can be devastating, but to add on to that the illnesses like cancers that come up with the other issues are worse.
I’ve drove through that town my entire life Kansas has lots of places like this
Im from Lawrence Ks which is far from there, but so much of the state had this feeling when i was young.
I’d rather live there than any city. Very good video.
The piece of equipment at the beginning was a hay rake.
You are right, I was wondering if anyone would catch that. 👍
The spot in the map you showed is Denver Colorado esq too far left, Kansas is the heartland for a reason
Thanks you my dear sweet friend see you soon Sally
You’re very welcome my friend 💖
King's down, alright. These small dying or dead towns in rural America stand in mute testament to a time when America was LESS automated and LESS technical. When human 'interaction' was a necessary part of life/work and not simply a 'virtual concept' as it is today. Were those times hard? Yes. But I'll bet 'the farm' these people felt alive with a sense of purpose compared to how most Americans feel even less connected and maybe even a bit dead inside as well, despite living in today's 'information age'.
I always enjoy you and Marty! I find these videos so interesting.
Not much there but I am glad you and Marty took the time to check it out. Be careful out there.
Us, too! I thought it was really cool that the old rail stations were converted into homes. And thanks, we will.
About an hour and half west of Kingman ks where I lived in the late '70s
Good job Sally. I enjoyed the video. Especially the piano outro at the end. Very melancholy lol.
What you saw in the beginning of video you thought was a thresher is an old hay rake.
I'm glad that I read the comments before commenting myself, as I was about to comment that same thing. Anyone who has any real farm experience, would have known that was an antique hay rake. Looks nothing like a thrasher.😎
I was wondering why the ground looked so purplish- I assume it was some wildflowers in bloom, but it looked like saffron. Also I can't believe you left out the library, which was the squarish brick building in a couple background shots. lol
I enjoy your videos....so interesting...
I never explored Kansas yet. This is a place I would like to explore.
I hope you get to explore Kansas, we had so much fun.
Actually the Chrysler is probably a early 2000 model or possibly a late 90s car. I'm sure a lot of people are interested in the old train car
I 💙 your videos, but it's really sad to see all the decaying towns. Land that time forgot. It's great that you research what you can on all your adventures. My hat is off to you an Marty!👍
I get what you're saying. It's sad to see some of the towns. Yet, I think it's a natural part of the order of things. People move around. When one town dies, another takes its place. And, thank you 😊
Great adventure!
I really enjoy your video's. You both have such a pleasant style. Thank you so much! Wish I could join you, but in a way I have!
this was a really good one
Thanks!
Very cool
Great video.
Thanks, I found this area fascinating.
Thank you for the video!! Was it an amazing journey?
Nice little video
Thanks Bob!
@@SightseeingSally your welcome
It make me alittle sad to see a town like that
Good video
Good Job SS..
Man of Steel (2013) brought me here ❤️
Tornado country ! Nice community & Square dancing on Saturday night ! Good times !
That is some spooky music you got in the vid!
Thanks, it seemed to suit the mood
At 2:06 you might be looking at an old car dealership.
In the days of the steam engine, refilling the water was necessary every few miles. Terrain and elevation were the limiting factors. That part of Kansas, stops where six to eight miles apart Towns grew up around the water stops, as evidenced by the water tower
Great comment, thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading about this small piece of history.
You Gotta Check Out Manhattan Ksnsas Love This Town!
Wow
I watched your video of Kingsdown, Ks. I have 6 Ghost Town books from Daniel Fitzgerald,, and he didn't mention this one. Of course I'm sure he couldn't do ALL of them.
Theres a sign postboutside an old ghosf town.- Ghosts which depicts the Neosho falls flood of 1959.
These kind adventures are right up my alley. Drives my girlfriend crazy.
Corporate farming has a lot to do with the demise of small farming communities, especially in dryland farming areas. There is an unusual small town that could use your attention in the future next time you pass this way again, it's Sugar City, CO. I really like your work in the midwest, nobody else is really going to these places. The rest of the "rural explorers" seem to gravitate to the desert southwest.
There's no place like the country always very nice and interesting video Sally hope you to stay healthy and safe PS where the hell is Kansas lol is that where that stuff about Oz happen 🌺🏆👍✌️
Duane, there’s no place like Kansas… I mean, home lol 😂 Btw, I think the Wizard ended up in Oz, not Kansas 😜 And, thanks, I am trying but donuts keep tempting me so I haven’t been eating too healthy.✌️
@@SightseeingSally Dorothy & Toto was from Kansas right she clicked her heels three times and said there's no place like Kansas I mean there's no place like home LOL donuts donuts 😆😂✌️
I WIN THE LOTTO THAN I WOULD MOVE HERE, I WOULD HAVE A NICE LITTLE HOUSE BUILT, I would just want property to ride dirt bikes and give everyone here some money, I'm in Medford, Oregon right now and want out asap. Thanks for the video. Much love and be safe on your travels please
Sally have you been feeling ok?let me know. I got on just to check on you
Other than allergies kicking into high gear, I’ve been ok, thanks for checking, I appreciate it!!
I live 16 miles west of Kingsdown the closest walmart is around 35 40 miles. So not too rural
It’s a hay rake not a combine or thresher!
Wow that was sad and cool. America needs people
OK, where is Marshall Dillon? Oh yeah, Dodge City.
Which is just up the road lol
I knowKingsdown well near Deal in Kent uk....it’s by the sea with holiday. Lets....it’s my favourite go to spot.
This is pretty much how I picture all of Kansas.
If this is how you "picture all of Kansas", then you obviously have never actually been to Kansas. Yes, there are places like this, that once were small towns/communities, and are now empty. But 90% or more, of the states small towns, are doing quite well.
@@willhorting5317 Never even been close. But someday.
@@burnlastsunday 😎 It's a great state. But I am biased. Born and raised here. On a small farm. In my six decades, I have never lived anywhere but Kansas.
@@willhorting5317 Great band. One of my favorites, actually. At least their early stuff when the entire band was together.
Suspect that the farms became bigger in acreage so the need for services in the town diminished. Economics and capitalism at work over time. Tough to eke out a living for the family farm.
3:18 - Looking attractive Sally!
Thanks ☺️
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@@SightseeingSally Lands must be cheap in Forgotten Town? But Tornadoes a regular feature of Kansas and Colorado! Try some other state!
For sure, I don’t want to end up like Dorothy lol
something about 211 ? something bad with this number
Hmmm, interesting. I didn’t feel any weird vibes here.
Check its history in Wikipedia. Lol. 👍👍👍🛌
What history on Wikipedia they barely mention the history of the town
I'm planning on retiring out in west ks ...jus like this