Free Land in Kansas
Posted on May 29, 2006 by Ching under Life.
Did you know that you can still get free land in Kansas? It’s true. I was totally surprised myself. I thought that ended in the early 1900s. You can go to KansasFreeLand.com for additional information. Free residential land is available in the following towns: Atwood, Plainville, Wilson, Lincoln, Ellsworth, Holyrood, Argonia, Mankato, Washington, Minneapolis, Kanopolis, Metropolis, Marquette, Peabody, Eureka, Coffeyville, Parsons and Chetopa.
They’re giving away free land because in the last few years Kansas small towns have seen their population decline. Residents have been migrating to cities and larger towns so these smaller towns are dying. They figured that by giving people free land, people will start moving to their towns and rejuvenate the economy. Speaking of rejuvenating the economy, free commercial land is available as well. Free commercial land is available in these areas: Washington, Stockton, Lincoln and Abilene.
I have always wanted to live in a small town. Small town living appeals to me so Brian and I are actually putting some serious thought into this. We are hoping to move to a place like Peabody, which is less than 40 miles away from Wichita. It’s not too far, but far enough away that we can be left alone.
Brian wants to start a small business. Maybe like a little pizza place or something. It’s going to be challenging with school. I’m kind of spoiled in that I only live a couple of minutes away from WSU. I don’t think I would be able to handle going to school if we lived in Peabody so we’re actually thinking of waiting a few years, until after I’m done with grad school. That and we need to save some money for capital. You can’t start a business without funding, you know? You can help us start our new life by making a small donation (hint, hint).Â
Kidding aside, I seriously don’t know if the land in Peabody will still be available a few years from now. I’m hoping it will be. I’d love to start a new life in a small town. Anyway, I just found out about this yesterday and I figured I would share the information with you all. Please feel free to spread the word so we can help rejuvenate Kansas economy.
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Ching on May 30, 2006
You crack me up!
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jen on May 29, 2006
Peabody is yucky. No offense to anyone who lives there. You would totally hate it. Really. I know. We lived 15 miles from there. Yuck. 60 minutes from take out? You’d die. 60 minutes from anything? Crappy broadband? Are you INSANE?!