Exploring the Backroads of Lincoln County, Kansas ||| Part 1

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Following my exploration of the county seat of Lincoln, I take off to the northern half of Lincoln County to find as many dots on the map as possible. This adventure is filled with ghost towns, cemeteries, and even an old missle silo! It was about as fun as a day could be :)
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Part 107 certified drone operator
0:00 Intro
4:04 Denmark
7:40 Ghost Towns, Cemeteries, Bridges
14:20 Ash Grove
19:15 Barnard
26:27 Missle Silo
30:30 Outtakes
Music
The Engagement - Silent Partner
Last Train to Mars - Dan Lebowitz
Green Green Garden - Chris Haugen
Fractal of Light - Chris Haugen
Imperial Forces - Aaron Kenny

[@johnmccall8788]

Fantastic. My mother's family is from Denmark and the church and cemetery are old hat to me. I've often wanted to venture further up the area but now I feel like I have. The elevator at Goldenrod has been photographed quite a bit as it's one of the few decent ones still standing. As I stated in the comments for your last video, Ash Grove looks neat because of how the layout looks, but you didn't look to actually go into where the town actually was to the south of where the church and school are, I think it would have made a cool drone shot with the railroad going through the middle of what used to be the town. Barnard is a interesting town certainly. The SF rail line actually ended there, trains would have to turn around west of the elevator. That rail was pulled up around 1990. The other rail line you show is operated by K & O and 5 or so years ago when I was last up to Denmark they were storing cars there and it looked like there might have been some recent activity in your clip at Grant. You should consider doing Ottawa co. as well sometime.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you for the info! Good to know!

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

It’s interesting how all these cemeteries are cared for. Love it. ❤

[@danamettlen8388]

I'm from Lincoln County grew up on a farm 5 miles north of Sylvan Grove. I have a lot of relatives buried up in Rosette. I absolutely love this story about a great little place to grow up!

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

A lot of variety in this video! I noted a few sketchy roads in places. I am of the age group where it is extremely unlikely that I will ever travel to Kansas so thanks for the interesting trip. Stay safe. 😊

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Yes some of the backroads take some courage to negotiate unless you’re in a really tough vehicle 😊 It as a fun video to make!

[@robchit1]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy At least it looked dry!

[@elizabethmurray3221]

Yes! This was awesome. I loved exploring the dirt roads with you John. What a beautiful county. The post rocks are so interesting. It felt good to see the stone buildings still standing. The arched bridge was a work of art. I’m glad you went down and discovered the arches. Great discoveries, beautiful video. Looking forward to the next part.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! Yeah the bridges were particularly impressive with their rounded arch. Beautiful!

[@onrycodger]

The little husky at the end was happy to see someone. Another Cool!😎 video, Thumbs up!👍

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! He was a good dog 😊

[@bethbartlett5692]

💛 !

[@sandiewilliams238]

Congratulations on reaching the milestone of 25K subscribers! Coach, I know this aint your first rodeo but be careful out there! 🤠

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I appreciate that! Can’t quite believe it myself!

[@bethbartlett5692]

​​@@TravelwithaWiseguy I had never heard of "Post Rock", so I Googled it for details and am amazed by it's softer form, allowing for all matters of preparing the material for all matters of usage, including the greater ease in creative design. It never ceased to amaze me how this beautiful planet, Earth, is so rich in resources for the life it hosts. When we pause to allow the mind to explore the subject, there's a pure intuitive launching that validates the greater reality: we all are Energy, Soul Energies, that are of and from our 1 Source aka God aka Creator, and when we establish a habit of being "Conscious in Thought" + "Applying Higher Mind" (Where all our Positive Thought Energies and Wisdom reside) There we Mature in our Thoughts, release learned Fears, Fear based Thoughts Ideologies, and can embrace the benefits of being in a higher vibrational frequency state, a state where we experience our Life Journey with far greater desires and enjoyment. Cooperation and Moderation come to mind when thinking about the respect and care for this fabulous Planet, if one truly gathers the knowledge, understanding, and comprehension of the Universal Laws, particularly the "Universal Law of Attraction" and they develop a practice of: 🔸Conscious in Thought " + 🔸"Applying Higher Mind" 🔸Reprogram the Subconscious Thought Program aka "Learned Thoughts and Beliefs Program" (Dr Bruce Lipton's website for recommended methods for "Reprogramming the Subconscious Thought Program".) + a 15 min daily practice of: 🔸"Quieting the Mind" aka"Meditation*, (Dr Joe Dispenza's studies on the abundant benefits of meditation,. Including healing, physical, emotional, spiritual, and even social.) Then when we are experiencing subjects, like road trips through unique geography, topography, and areas of the magnetic key lines, I can imagine the greater experiences when we are in alignment and a general Harmony of Mind and Soul. What a fabulous unsuspected "Learning Experience" this video and Your Kansas Trek in Lincoln County offered me today. I really enjoyed this., much appreciation. Below is a link to an article I found on Google, that included some details I thought you might value, for any future excursion in the area. It details a recommended drive with many a )ost Rock Limestone features. Best Thoughts, enjoy your Explorations and Discoveries! Beth Bartlett Sociologist/Behavioralist and Historian. I encourage learning the Universal Laws, most definitely the "Universal Law of Attraction" and basics in Quantum Physics for greater clarification of the points I shared, but more specifically for Individuals to experience their Life Journey empowered with Positive Thought Energies. Anyone/Everyone can literally experience their Dreams and Desires. The Law is Absolute. ✨ "Thoughts + Feelings X Beliefs" = Our Frequency = Our Reality The Recipe of Wellbeing and Happiness, free of learned fears and doubts. Maybe I will write that Cookbook ... Link: lucaskansas.com/post-rock-scenic-byway .

[@beverlycarrillo8631]

Thank you so much for this historical tour of north central Kansas. I grew up in Lincoln County in Barnard and lived there for 40 years. So many sweet memories and I still have many relatives who live there so we go back often and love the beauty, and the peace and quiet♥️ Everyone thinks Kansas is ugly and flat because they only see the part on I-70 that they take to Colorado! Thank you for showing another part of the County👍

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! Barnard seemed really nice - I grew up in a place like that too :)

[@cahall42]

My aunt and uncle lived in Lincoln County in West Fall, KS. My Uncle, Erv Otte, worked for the railroad and they lived in a house right beside the tracks. I lived with them for a couple years at one point . Then after I had my children I rented a farm house outside of Lincoln, KS.

[@asimplehorseman4648]

I appreciate the "two cup of coffee" video. Interesting part of Kansas. I was surprised to see some rolling hills. So what's to keep a guy from fixing up a building like the little bank in Denmark and living in it? It has great window openings. Why fixing up and utilizing old buildings is not more popular is beyond good reason and logic. I'm guessing a stone cutter back in the day was a popular guy(lol). Looks like a good place to get out a rail cart and go for an adventure. Thanks for sharing your travels.

[@alanm2842]

there is almost no insulation value in stone. imposable to be comfortable in cold weather. verry few if any jobs in area, why live there if you cannot feed yourself.

[@asimplehorseman4648]

@@alanm2842 But what if a retired man like me that knows how to refurbish old buildings moved in? Perspective is everything. Enjoy your day.

[@alanm2842]

@@asimplehorseman4648 yes a good place to retire to.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! Seems like the “bones” of an old building like that would be a great start! I used to live in an apartment that was an old high school. I felt very safe whenever there was a tornado watch 😊

[@kd5inm]

​@@alanm2842😂😂 I live in now and grew up living in stone houses in Texas. They are cooler in the summer when its hot and are easy to heat. I like stone structures. The walls are 18 inches or more thick so I feel they are well insulated.

[@melissah4515]

Denmark is a sweet little town, you can tell the community was/is proud and tight. Some of my people are from Cloud County just up the road, maybe I'll see Denmark if I do a tour of the area someday. Thank you, John, I enjoy your videos so much!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Denmark is definitely worth a visit - nice they are taking care of it so well!

[@Castleknight]

The upkeep of the cemetary's is amazing in such rural locations. Hats off, to the people that keep em, looking nice.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Agreed!

[@Nickifoster-hl3ux]

Pretty country. The post rock is fascinating 😊

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Agreed!

[@ErbsSpices]

Would love to see a "Wild West" road trip, from Hays with Wild Bill Hickock and the gun fights and the history there in Ellis County, down to Dodge City and the Wild West history there.

[@user-gf3lw5pi4t]

Interesting , who thought Kansas could be enticing❤❤ another nice production

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was an adventure!

[@jamesbednar8625]

As a non-native Kansan living in the state for past 30+ years, have explored from north-south, east-west, all 4 corners and just about everywhere in between. The state never ceases to amaze me, and it is way more beautiful than people give it credit for. Have been to places/seen things that native Kansans never even heard of.

[@rosseganjr9402]

Hello from Tennessee nothing like a good ghost town to visit thanks for taking us along ✌️

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks for coming along! 😊

[@agoodlife2]

Good thing there was clear weather for your trip

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Until part 2 😬

[@jjarm]

You put in the work my friend, and we enjoy those fruits of that. I love Kansas and am truly appreciative of every history lesson you impart.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Wow that is amazing- thank you so much. That donation will be put to good use! Much appreciated!

[@1msterryberry]

The correct pronunciation is Barn-ard, not Bar-nard. One of closest friends is from the area.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@JasonDoFit]

Those roads you went down are Kansas to a T, cool stuff, the Silo at the end was legit!

[@juliogonzales5441]

GREAT RIDE AND WALK AND EYE 👁 😎 FROM THE SKY..THANKS COACH 😅

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

My pleasure!! Thanks!

[@bettylouhinrichs1883]

As always, a great video!

[@sandywetzel3383]

I sure do enjoy your videos. At our ages don't know if my husband and I will ever get to go out west again so I love traveling through your videos. Thank you.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I really appreciate the comment! Thank you for being such a loyal supporter!

[@roberteshaw9520]

Hey Coach. This part is good. The post rock is a tough mixture. The I.C B M.account is an interesting piece of cold war history. Thanks. safe travels.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks! Yeah it’s a heckuva rock!

[@user-sm4mq9nt6t]

Your camera, drone and editing work is amazing! We live in lower Denmark, sorry we missed your visit, I would have been happy to give you a tour of the inside of the church and the hall. Come back anytime. Stop at the house with the wooden siding! Thanks for highlighting our community!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks so much! Next time!!

[@lindafreeman1687]

Very interesting video. Love the rock bridges and buildings. We would probably be amazed and shocked if we knew all the little 'secret' places our government has. Thanks for another great video.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks for watching! And you’re probably right 😂😂

[@michaelgraves5188]

Great video! I’m surprised there is no geo-fence around the missile silo. I’ll be looking forward to part 2. 🙏❤️😎👍

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you!!

[@gh2687]

Beautiful area of Kansas. Thanks John

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

It sure is! Thanks!

[@dawnburke6232]

Really enjoyed the journey there John ! What a charming little town Barnard was ! Sure would like to see it and surrounding area. Look forward to part 2.😊👍

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! It’s a fun county to explore!

[@robertsurtees4380]

Was expecting to see a missile rising up to shoot down drone. Great video! Looking forward to part 2.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

😂😂😂

[@pamlaenger6870]

Cool and gutsy move flying the drone and liked the music 🎶 too!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

😊 thank you!

[@gazooberful]

31 mins! YESSSSSSS!, has anyone ever saw you playing on the playground (by yourself) and confronted you?

[@asimplehorseman4648]

Inquiring minds want to know!(lol).

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Haha! If you watch the video I did about Peabody, Kansas, you’ll see a young fellow come and join me. That’s about it.

[@gazooberful]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy i thought about the sassy little feller after i wrote this lol

[@iansutton3176]

Looking forward to part 2 John.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks!

[@tonypucket3290]

Thanks for the video John. My Mom's side of the family was in Lincoln County. The building that you referenced in Pottersburg as possibly a school, is actually the old post office. Enjoy your work a lot, as I am an amateur photographer and do a lot of backroad and small towns myself.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks for the info at Pottersburg - impressive post office!

[@stevehilliard1495]

Thanks for the ride along, I had no idea this existed, very interesting tour😎

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Glad you enjoyed it! First time for me being in Lincoln County too!

[@hungarysammy]

Great video!! Love this area!! That missile silo is awesome!!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks! It was a lot of fun to explore 😊

[@kcinks]

I sold pet supplies from the late 80's thru 2010. A pet store opened in Lincoln around 1990 so I traveled there every two weeks until the closing. There just wasn't enough population to support such a business, then or now. I certainly enjoyed my time traveling through Kansas back then and miss it dearly. Thank You for bringing back some very nice memories.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! And yeah I can imagine that would be the case for a lot of those type businesses unfortunately.

[@margueritewarriner3706]

Hi I’ve been enjoying your adventures. I would love to here more about what happened to the towns. Have fun exploring. 😊

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much!

[@robertodebeers2551]

Excellent journey. Many thanks!!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you 😊

[@markwhitman860]

Great video, thank you for your efforts!!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate it!

[@bambambundy6]

I can remember boating at Wilson lake as a kid in the 70's and early 80's with the family.

[@PSJBL]

really interesting video.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@papabear562]

You sure found a lot of cemeteries. When you were at the Bethany Cemetery, did you sign in? 😆 I see you found playground in Barnard. That stuff is well kept. That town was pretty cool, and it kind of strikes a cord because my late father used to call me Barnard (and Barney), but almost never Byron. You went down some pretty rough looking roads too. Betcha those were a bit nerve wracking. I would love to get a look inside that missile silo. That would be so cool! Another great video, can't wait until Thursday. See ya then.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I did sign in there. Looked like I was the first one in a long time to sign it. Yeah the roads had some rocky up and downs that I went very slow. Didn’t need a flat tire out there!

[@kd5inm]

Great job Mr Wise!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you kindly!

[@allenantonio4389]

Summer Days....Love The Prairie area.,,And Nice Architecture

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Yes, thanks!

[@tinman7130]

All the post rock building and bridges are very interesting. So many little towns that faded. I wonder if anyone has really tried to locate that military camp. I worked with the Colorado National Guard locating some "lost" camps in Colorado. There were artifact rich. Some of those cattle looked like really big fans John. I'm sure it was a mooing experience to finally meet you in person.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I was told there was a marker put up recently at Camp Pliley on private property. 🐮 😂

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Kansas looks so amazing to road trip through. The whole area looks amazing. Great video as always.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I’ve always felt it’s very underrated. Most people think it’s a boring drive on the expressway (and their right), but the small towns are pretty great in my opinion 😊

[@jeffsmith846]

Life was difficult. The Whiteside family grave at the 14 minute mark shows the oldest child lived to be 23 all others teenagers but one less than a year. What a horrible thing for parents to go through. The parents lived long lives.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

For sure. Tough times indeed.

[@juanitagarcia958]

Perfect video to show the beautiful countryside. That was a lot of driving, but it was well worth it. The bridge stonework is standing the test of time. Congratulations on reaching so many recent milestones 🎉

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you so much 😊

[@salty__kansan]

Another great video

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks again!

[@user-oh3bv5lb6f]

Great Job! I live just north of those locations.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks! Pretty area!

[@oni5230]

Very nice. Also interestng how on the western edge you can barely catch a glimpse of Lake wilson. I wonder if you'll explore that next time in part 2. The missile silo at the end was nice as well. There are only a couple in kansas that you are actually "allowed" to explore, one of them being in Worden, which I've been to.

[@tallboy2234]

Great video!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks!

[@taylorkesl2694]

Great video! Couple things about a few places you went. Camp Pliley is on private land but the marker was recently dedicated is located 2 miles west on Pike Drive, 1 1/2 miles north on 100th Road, and 1 mile west of Denmark on Quail Lane. The ruins that you thought was a school in Pottersburg I believe was the house where the post office was. Finally where Milo was said to per the map is actually a half mile or so south of the Cramb's Corner sign. A few ruins of houses and a foundation where the grain elevator is are all that is left of Milo. Lincoln County is one of my favorite places to explore!!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks for the info! I had heard about the marker for Camp Pliley but didn’t try to find it. Interesting about Milo. I did go down that road but didn’t see anything. I wonder why the map was wrong 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@taylorkesl2694]

The remains in Milo may be gone now as it was years ago I photographed them. As for the Camp Pliley marker, I went to the dedication of it last month.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

@@taylorkesl2694 Nice!

[@pamelacrowe4971]

Great video John. Thanks for sharing. Be safe out there.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks, I always try to 😊

[@cherylsmith5916]

I've been to Denmark. I think they have an annual tractor pull event and my sister took me too it once.

[@gaildrumm4082]

Thanks

[@bertholini2810]

That is a nice merry-go-round. Very nice drone work ! I like the longer videos. Be good, be safe !!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! They are fun but harder to make 😊

[@kimberlywiser5666]

Thanks!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Wow thanks so much Kimberly! Much appreciated!!! And you have a nice name there 😂😂

[@jamesbednar8625]

Awesome video, sir!!! Have explored pretty much all of Lincoln County in my 30+ years in Kansas. Must say, never knew about the missile silo. If you drive down US HWY 77 towards El Dorado, there are missile silo sites there as well - there used to be little metal signs attached to the barb wire fence along the road (most of those signs have rusted away). There is a missile silo site in extreme eastern Morris or Marion County, forget which and it is off of Missile Silo Road. Bunch of missile silo locations around Wichita area as well. Anyway, just south of Denmark there is a nice memorial dedicated to the settlers of the area that were killed in Indian raids. Also nice to see that bank in Denmark again. Last time I was there about 2-years ago, and it had lots of trash inside, great to see no trash there. Also, some missile silos that are actually sold to civilians have been "re-furbished" as homes!! Have seen plenty of home improvement shows on TV about that.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! I was looking for the memorial in Denmark but was told it was north so I was in the wrong place!

[@jamesbednar8625]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy If traveling on K-18, turn north onto N 120th Road which will take you to Denmark. Memorial is roughly 3/4 mile south of town and on east side of road. Pretty nice little memorial. Also, the bank was involved in a robbery as well. Here is a little history of that event: A bank in Denmark, Kansas was established in 1917. The Lincoln State Bank at the county seat town sponsored the bank, half of the stockholders were local citizens and half were from Lincoln, Kansas. The only manager of the bank was Boyd Gilkeson. Local people were proud to have a bank of their own and on the first day of business a sum of $3200 was deposited in the bank. Not much lending business was done through the institution, it was used primarily as a depository and outlet for change. On August 10, 1932 a bank robbery occurred at the Denmark Bank. Two bank robbers demanded the money, now seemingly small sum of $68.00, from Mr. Gilkeson, and then fled in their car. From there they went west and north, where they parked and hid in the Dora Anderson driveway until a vehicle coming from the other direction had passed. From the Denmark area, the pair apparently drove to Lincoln, Kansas. There they robbed the Lincoln Bank. They tried to escape down the Quartzite Road and were stopped by the law enforcement authorities. The two admitted to having robbed the Denmark Bank, Lincoln Bank and in addition the Glen Elder Bank. The Depression years were difficult for the Denmark Bank, and the institution began losing local stockholders in the 1930's. With thue local income plummeting, the town barely retained hold on their local bank through the decade. The Depression years had hit the Denmark Bank hard, and it was voted to close the the bank. in 1941.

[@robchit1]

I think one missile site in Morris Co. was near Agnes City

[@davewinter2688]

I discovered Ash Grove somewhere between 30 and 35 years ago. At that time the church was still operating. It was the site of the first Methodist Church conference in Kansas. You can learn about it at the Lincoln County Historical Society in Lincoln. The first few times I visited there the building was not locked and you could just walk in. After the church closed it was sold to a local farmer or other individual. The last couple of times I was there the doors were locked. I’m surprised that you could get an interior shot. Was it open when you were there or did the owner allow you access? The back half of the church was moved from another location if my memory serves me correctly. The school was open until 1966. In its heyday there were two competing grain elevator companies in Ash Grove. A friend of mine, now around 83 years old was the manager of one of those elevators. I learned that from him when he told me about his younger days before he had a career as a railroad station agent. Barnard is named after John Fiske Barnard who was the Division Manager for that region of the Santa Fe Railroad. The line running into Barnard is still referred to as the Barnard Branch. The restaurant in Barnard used to be famous locally for its Sunday fried chicken dinners. That was a while back.😊

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

The interior shot was from just looking through the window. Very cool area to explore. Thanks!

[@pamlaenger6870]

Can hardly wait to go to Denmark! I want to stay in the hotel!!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Cool little community!

[@user-mn5bx3gj4y]

Nice video 👍👍👍

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you 👍

[@SusanHL]

Thank you for another beautiful video John, and congratulations on hitting 25k subscribers!!! I'm so happy I found your channel. What you create here never gets old to me, and it's a great way to get a taste of what my eyes crave - backroads, country roads, small towns, miles of wide-open space where pretty much all you see and hear is nature....and although it's not exactly the same thing as being there in person, it is certainly less risky than venturing out to some of the more remote places on my own. Plus the history you give for each location is so interesting...anyone who might think small towns and ghost towns are all alike has only to start watching your content to see that's simply not true - like people, there are certainly commonalities, but each location has unique reasons and circumstances for evolving the way it did - and I think you highlight those so well. And, we get to see all the older architecture, which just oozes pride in good workmanship and a job well done at every turn. PLUS, your outtakes always make me smile. ☺ Again - thank you so much, I just think your channel is lovely, so refreshing and uplifting, and I wish you and it every success and the greatest good luck always! 🍾🥂🎉 P.S.: I believe KZbin needs to add a "drone" emoji for you....

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Wow that’s such an incredibly nice message and you are definitely too generous with your donation! It is so appreciated! I can’t believe there are 25k people who have subscribed, I guess there are a few of us like minded people out there and I’m glad this channel can bring some of them together. Once again I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@brendacejda7069]

Very interesting and enjoyable video. Such a peaceful area of the state, with great areas to explore. I've never seen the stone bridge, so I'll try to find it when I'm in the area next time. Nice to see the level of respect given to the cemeteries and older buildings. Quite a dramatic ending to this one! Thank you, Coach.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks! I definitely learned a lot on this trip. Interesting area!

[@sherriganske4292]

Thank you

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

You're welcome!

[@FNparsons]

We really enjoy your videos. We are travelers of the backroads of Texas. I wish though that you would linger on the historical signs a bit longer so we could read them. Thumbs up for you anyway!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! Just hit the pause button to read them 😊 I feel like I want to keep the videos moving along so that’s why I don’t stay on those signs very long.

[@DarleneAndreson]

Home!

[@rossbryan6102]

AN INTERESTING LOOK AT THE MISSLE SITE! ANOTHER THING THAT CAME AND WENT QUICKLY WAS THE NIKE MISSLE SITES, WITH THE ONE AT GARDNER KANSAS BECOMING AN GRADE SCHOOL CAMPUS!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Oh wow very interesting!

[@KenBurtner]

A good tour and interesting places - would have liked to see the missile.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Me too!

[@robchit1]

The missiles were all removed shortly after decommissioning

[@shanelongstaff524]

Post rock country! Ive hunted the spillman creek.

[@CindyinArizona]

When you were under the Spillman creek bridge I was thinking it's a good place for rattlesnakes. Glad you didn't find any! For some, that was a heartbreaking life....parents who lost kids and in some cases all their children. It was a hard life, that's for sure.

[@sw5713]

I grew up in Lincoln, and never saw 90% of what was shown in this video. Lincoln County, where EF5 tornados just give up because there is nothing to do.

[@user-es4cj8ct1o]

You can check how old the rail is. The date is on the side. If you're interested.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks!

[@robchit1]

Tried looking up Goldenrod also and only found it in KCC railroad records that said "Never an agent." Wasn't on a 1918 atlas yet. Grant is not labeled on the atlas but does show the elevator and stockyard. KCC says same thing except also says "Track removed date unknown." Looks like James Peterson had 225 acres there. Ash Grove depot stayed open until 1968 somehow. There appeared to be one occupied house on the deserted streets according to Google Earth 2014 and satellite view whatever year. BARN-erd had a RR station until 1983 and the Santa Fe branch terminated there until it was torn up in 1984. Milo is on the 1918 atlas but name only, nothing like a "town." The depot closed in 1955. In 2007 there were two houses opposite each other at Cramps Corner on GE. The town proper was down south a half mile. That missile silo was controlled by the AF base at Salina. Good job! Looking forward to further adventures

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Love this - thank you so much for the info! When I'm exploring around all these areas it's hard to figure out each one and be perfect, so I really appreciate this :)

[@robchit1]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy As long as you know I never want to one-up you. OH, and I tried to visit a missile site outside Burlingame KS and the long driveway had the same "camera" setup and signs plus the gate was closed

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

@@robchit1 No way you can one=up me all you want haha! I appreciate it :)

[@travis303]

Had no idea Lincoln County had so much

[@francisbarlow9904]

Maybe Goldenrod was named after the golden rods (solidago) that may have grown there ?

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

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[@stevemccoy8138]

Ya,when the homesteaders all died,so did the little towns. 😮 .Eventually all the young people moved in to the big towns. Beautiful place country. 😊

[@travis303]

you know, you're probably going to find this weird but to me the most interesting thing you found was that little Allemeade School sign. I guess it's more of a curiosity to me than anything.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I hear ya! I’m glad they took the time to put it there. I wonder if the sign was there before the school was torn down 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Dragonflylane77]

Ulysses S Grant is my cousin. My mom has The Grant Family History Book. I think this is so fascinating. I wonder if Grant was named after him? Great video!!!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I would imagine so! Grant was originally from my county where I grew up! (Brown County, OH)

[@Dragonflylane77]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy yes, my mom is from Loraine, ohio!

[@travis303]

I always wonder if the pop machines in front of these old buildings like the one in Barnard works

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

That one was working!

[@MaxJr.-kp6ib]

I wish go can Kansas but Afforded hope going thay ones day 😢

[@JohnHougland]

You drove right past the the location of the old RR bridge: the "ol' hanging bridge",,😮

[@JohnHougland]

Then you walked right past Mr Clearlys headstone,,a tale as old as the west itself, water and grazing rights differences of opinion,,,,then gunpowder and smoke,,,,then a trip to the ol' bridge.

[@trevalarose8155]

We used to have a Lucite factory there

[@travis303]

The salt marsh was a cool find. did you know that was there?

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I saw it on the map but has no idea what it was til I got there.

[@briancampbell2815]

I lived in garland kansas it is a ghost town pop. 31

[@empressvogt]

That missile silo was not that impressive. |: That dog was so cute!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I didn’t know what to expect with the silo 🤷🏼‍♂️ yes the dog was very friendly!

[@lylismama]

Too bad you weren't in Barnard (pronounced like Barn Yard without the Y btw) on a Wednesday...that's when Nancy's Fancy's is open. My mom owns it

[@sherriganske4292]

Towns being mowed so there is people caring for them

[@joshatterberry2887]

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[@Route66Travels]

Oh my goodness I need to know why none of the children outlive the parents

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I know kind of crazy!

[@user-tk5zg6xv3j]

The buildings are made of limestone.

[@shanelongstaff524]

Osborne county next?

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

No I’m kind of bouncing around 😊

[@ksswanlady]

The death of the small towns came from the ever increasing higher gas prices.

[@whatsmyname3237]

Thanks!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

You’re so very generous- thank you very much!!

[@joshatterberry2887]

Explore Callaway County Missouri. Day 1 asking

[@Route66Travels]

Oh my goodness I need to know why none of the children outlive the parents