Aerial survey view of Le Hunt Cement Plant RuinsAerial survey · USDA NAIP · public domain
Outdoor / Natural Site

Le Hunt Cement Plant Ruins

Ruins of a 1905 Portland cement plant in the Montgomery County ghost town of Le Hunt, near Independence; legend holds a worker named Bohr fell into a concrete vat and haunts the site, his tools embedded in a wall.

Cement plant ruins off County Road 5000, near Elk City Lake (Le Hunt), Independence, KS 67301

Research updated May 2026

Age

All Ages

Cost

Free

Remote ruins on/near public land around Elk City Lake; free to visit but reach via rough rural roads.

Access

Limited Access

Wooded, overgrown ruins with crumbling concrete structures and uneven ground; sturdy footwear advised.

Equipment

Photos OK

sense of a worker's presencetools embedded in a concrete wallreports of ritual gatherings

According to Legends of America and other regional accounts, the old Le Hunt cement plant is haunted by the ghost of a worker remembered by the name Bohr. As the story goes, Bohr fell into a vat of wet concrete during construction and his body was never recovered. In his memory, his co-workers are said to have embedded his wheelbarrow, pick, and shovel into a concrete wall then under construction; his name and the impression of his pickaxe are reportedly still visible in the factory ruins today.

Visitors and ghost enthusiasts also report a general sense of unease among the ruins, and there is anecdotal mention of people gathering at the site for ritual activity. Legends of America notes that there is no official record of the Bohr incident, and the tale persists chiefly through oral tradition and the physical curiosity of the tool-marked wall.

Because the central figure cannot be independently documented, the Bohr story is presented here strictly as folklore attributed to the cited sources rather than as established fact. The verifiable anchor is the genuine, well-documented industrial ruin and ghost town of Le Hunt.

Notable Entities

the worker remembered as 'Bohr' (per Legends of America)

Plan Your Visit

2 ways to experience
Outdoor Exploration

Cement Plant Ruins Walk

Explore the overgrown ruins of the United Kansas Portland Cement Company plant, including the prominent smokestack and the wall said to hold a worker's embedded tools.

Duration:
1.3 hr
Self-Guided Visit

Le Hunt Cemetery Visit

Visit the old Le Hunt cemetery about a half mile north of the factory site, with graves dating to the 1860s.

Duration:
30 min

Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.legendsofamerica.com/ks-lehunt
  2. 2.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Hunt,_Kansas
  3. 3.abandonedks.com/lehunt-cement-plant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Le Hunt Cement Plant Ruins family-friendly?
Remote, unstable industrial ruins in the woods; best for older, sure-footed visitors who stay clear of unsafe structures. Overall family fit: Moderate.
How much does it cost to visit Le Hunt Cement Plant Ruins?
Remote ruins on/near public land around Elk City Lake; free to visit but reach via rough rural roads. This location is free to visit.
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is Le Hunt Cement Plant Ruins wheelchair accessible?
Le Hunt Cement Plant Ruins has limited wheelchair accessibility. Terrain: Wooded, overgrown ruins with crumbling concrete structures and uneven ground; sturdy footwear advised..