White Rock is a ghost town in Republic County, Kansas, United States. It is located 6 miles north of Courtland. Several attempts were made to settle the area, but it was only in 1866 that Thomas Lovewell settled the town permanently. White Rock was formally laid out in 1871 and school began to be taught that same year. It was considered a desirable location b…White Rock is a ghost town in Republic County, Kansas, United States. It is located 6 miles north of Courtland. Several attempts were made to settle the area, but it was only in 1866 that Thomas Lovewell settled the town permanently. White Rock was formally laid out in 1871 and school began to be taught that same year. It was considered a desirable location because of its land qualities.