Antioch
Potash Capital
State: Nebraska
County: Sheridan County
Founded: 1917
Abandoned: 1921
Peak Population: 2,500
During WWI, German potash supplies were cut off, making Antioch's alkaline lakes valuable. The town boomed with massive processing plants. When the war ended and German potash returned, prices crashed. Antioch was abandoned almost instantly. Massive concrete plant ruins remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy (roadside)
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- WWI Potash boomtown
- Died when war ended
- Concrete factory skeletons
Location
Address: Hwy 2, Antioch, NE
Coordinates: 42.0667, -102.5833