Langola Ghost Town

[Gypsy Heart]

The Town of Langola - 1910
Location: Highway 10 and half way crossing, take left or right
follow until you arrive at bridge. You're there!.

From 1854 to the 1860's once stood a thriving town along the banks of the Platte river. This little town was once named "Platte River," but later change to, "Langola". The water power on the Platte river was improved by the building of a dam. A flour and saw mill was built, later stores where added, a hotel, Indian trading post, blacksmith shop and many homes. After years of great growth, high waters came, the dam broke and the town was washed away. The town was never rebuilt

[Blackjack77]

Thanks again Gypsy, found the site on google earth. Looks like
private property. A trip next summer might be in order!!

[wetlawnmulch]

Has anyone ever searched this?

[Goose-0]

I've heard of it but never checked it out. This place is only about 8 miles from me. I'll research it shortly and find out who owns the land. Goose-0

[Twin Digger]

I was wondering about the research on this property? Has anyone found anything on it? I have been hitting a couple of older town hall's in the southern half of Minnesota and so far a couple of wheatie's and a nice comme coin from the 1890's

Happy Hunting
Twin Digger's

[Goose-0]

I just looked at some of my old maps and I know where it might be now. Going N on Hwy 10, one should turn left on county road #40 and go to the Platt river. I think there is private camping there now, but I'll take a look. I'll take a run at it this week.

[ragu]

did you ever head out there? It would be interesting what an old washed away town turns up.

[Goose-0]

Sorry, I never got to look at it. I'll make a note to look for it this winter. I have a 4 WD with a 5 speed so I shouldn't have any trouble.....zoom, zoom!!