Ghost Towns

It's like watching two worlds collide. A new list of the Illinois places that have the hottest average temperatures also includes an infamous place that has been declared among the most abandoned towns in America, too.

Some people say Doveland, Wisconsin never existed, while others say the town and all of its residents mysteriously disappeared in the early 1990s.

I don't expect Missouri to suddenly become as populated as some of the coastal states, but my expectations are way off based on the predictions of a futurist who says half of Missouri will become ghost towns within the next century.

Some small Missouri places that seem to be forgotten by modern society have interesting backstories if you dig deep enough. That's true of a small Missouri village that appears will be soon overtaken by a large lake, but it has another history to share, too.

There are some things that will never cease to be a mystery. That is definitely the case for one tiny Missouri town that was prominent enough to have a post office back in the day, but now has no remnant remaining that it ever exited. It simply is extinct.

I found a claim that I think is worth debating. Is Illinois really home to the most dangerous ghost town in America? Some statistics say yes, but let's dig deeper to see if it's really true.

This prison is not only iconic for its look but because you may have seen it in your favorite TV show or movie.

If you're looking for a real-life ghost town to get you in the Halloween spirit, pack up the car because we're going for a ride.