This Small Town In Kansas Is Truly Unique

The word “unique” is overused – if you want to get technical, something can’t be “most unique” or “so unique” – if something is genuinely unique, it’s the only one of its kind. Not many things in the world are truly unique, but we’ve got something in Kansas that most certainly is. The little town of Elk Falls is hidden away in southeast Kansas and has a population of just over 100. It’s host to an annual outhouse festival that’s likely the only one of its kind in the world. This place has such a great sense of humor and is truly a blast!

Elk Falls boasts a not-so-massive population of just over 100 people. The little town is in southeastern Kansas’s Elk County, right beside the Elk River. It’s a historic place that was first settled by Europeans in 1870.

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This small town has a real sense of humor and bills itself as the World’s Largest Living Ghost Town due to its declining population.

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Another example of the town’s humor is its Elk Falls Outhouse Tour and Festival. The festival takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving as part of the town’s annual open house.

Elk Falls Outhouse Tour

The tour consists of around 20 outhouses, either homemade or renovated, competing for visitors’ votes. Prizes include cash and a Outhouse Throne award, a stone chamber pot.

Elk Falls Outhouse Tour

There’s more to Elk Falls than just outhouses, though! You’ll find a lovely truss bridge that was built in 1893. It’s only open to foot traffic nowadays, but provides great views of the Elk River.

Taylor Hunt/Google Local Elk Falls 1893 Truss Bridge and Waterfall, Elk Falls, KS 67345, USA

Another popular destination here is Elk Falls Pottery, a hometown shop that’s been making beautiful handmade pottery for decades.

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Whether you visit for the Outhouse Festival in November or just explore this small town in Kansas, you’re sure to have a marvelous time in Elk Falls.

Elk Falls Outhouse Tour

For more information about Elk Falls and a recap of the last Outhouse Festival, check out the Get Elk Falls official Facebook page.

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Elk Falls Outhouse Tour

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Elk Falls 1893 Truss Bridge and Waterfall, Elk Falls, KS 67345, USA

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Elk Falls Pottery Inc, 1954 US-160, Elk Falls, KS 67345, USA

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