Diamond Springs
Trail Stop
State: Kansas
County: Morris County
Founded: 1859
Abandoned: 1880s
Peak Population: 600
Diamond Springs was an important Santa Fe Trail stop with a famous spring. When the railroad bypassed it, the town died.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 minutes
Quick Facts
- Santa Fe Trail stop
- Famous spring
- Railroad bypassed it
Location
Address: Diamond Springs, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.6833, -96.8333