Forgotten Missouri ||| Exploring Hidden and Abandoned Towns in Western Missouri
Apr 19, 2026•Channel
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Published2 months ago
Duration22:46
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Explore the hidden history of west-central Missouri as we start in Warrensburg, the county seat of Johnson County, before heading off the beaten path in search of forgotten places and ghost towns. After a quick stop at a busy local coffee shop, we hit the backroads with a gazetteer in hand, visiting communities like Cornelia, Post Oak (aka Lingo City), Old Chilhowee, Denton, Quick City, Lucas, Ballard, Spruce, and Hudson—many of which date back to the mid-1800s and were shaped by the rise and fall of the railroads. Along the way, we uncover abandoned buildings, old schoolhouses, historic post office sites, and stories of towns that moved, faded, or never fully formed.
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0:00 Intro, Warrensburg
2:26 Cornelia
3:51 Post Oak
6:54 Old Chilhowee
10:07 Denton
11:45 Quick City
14:40 Urich, Lucas
16:22 Ballard
18:20 Spruce
19:35 Hudson
21:00 Credits, Outtakes
Music
Valley Drive - The Whole Other
Dance of the Fireflies - Nathan Moore
Station 22 - The 126ers