Thurman, Kansas


Thurman is a ghost town in Chase County, Kansas, United States.

History

Founded in 1874, it experienced a period of decline that concluded in its abandonment in 1944. In 1900, the community was composed of over fifty households, and it included a post office, stores, schools, and a church.
A post office existed in Thurman from August 24, 1874 to January 31, 1909.

Geography

The elevation of the Thurman site is 1,394 feet, and it is located at , in the southeastern part of the county. Today, the site is located in southern Matfield Township.