Towns, settlements and small spots along the way have been popping up all over Oklahoma since the 1800s. Whether mining towns, log or oil boom towns, the same ones often appeared as quickly as they appeared. The non-existent towns add to Oklahoma’s rich history and create an air of mystery about. the past These few towns were coming.
Jefferson – The only thing left in Jefferson in Grant County, Oklahoma is a few foundations, a cemetery and, of course, a hanging tree. Jefferson was once a town on the Chisholm Trail. The Old Sewell Stockade was built in the 1860s and stands for the reason the town was established around the same time. . The records in the records go back to 1894. When the cattle were transported by train, the town disappeared. The teenagers there we go out late at night said Mandy from Enid. stories and scare people. I remember the hollow tree that inside walking.”
Yewed – Yewed, Oklahoma named after Admiral Dewey, celebrated his victory at Manila Bay in 1898. Dewey’s name for post office, but that name has already been used. The town went back to Dewey’s song and Yewed was born. Although Yewed was never incorporated, it was home to a railroad station and post office. The remains of the town are found about six miles from Cherokee, Oklahoma.
Woodford – Woodford is located in Carter County, Oklahoma about 10 miles northeast of present-day Springfield. The town started in 1870. Karen, Carter County, remembers visiting there as a child. “We want the game to go around the office and we want to worry about the mother being bad.” It is believed that it was located on the whiskey trail through the Capsar Mountains.
Womack – Founded by Blanchard, Oklahoma was the death of Womack. Before Blanchard, Womack occupied the town with a store, grist mill, saloon and blacksmith shop. Of course there was also a church and a school. The office functioned from 1899 to 1909. Any remnants of the town are now gone and there is a wheat field located on private property. “I was raised in Moore,” Annette said. “We went out looking for Womack [at the high school] and found nothing. We were told there was some old money hidden around the saloon, but I don’t know if that’s true or not.”
Wirt – Wirt, Oklahoma is located in Carter County. It was first known as Ragtown. It was named in honor of Wirt Franklin, a man who helped fuel the oil boom in Healdton, Oklahoma, which was only about three miles away. “Grandma told me when Wirt was cremated,” Karen explained. He said he cried out when the movie-theatres burned. It was the place to go in my youth. He told me about folks living in shelters when the boom started; this is how it got its original name – Ragtown.
Three Sands – Three Sands was located near Kay County, just north of Perry, Oklahoma. Another was the oil boom of the town. It was located in one of the largest oilfields in Oklahoma. You don’t hear stories about how dangerous the Three Sands are back in the day,” Nick, from Red Rock, stated. People were fighting in the works. and the equipment and where to pitch the tents.
Slick – Slick was located 45 minutes from Tulsa. It was an oil boom town famous for the hideouts of Belle Starr and the Dalton Gang. We use to dig up the buriede treasure there, “Tim was exposed by Bristow.” We always thought the Daltons had money they hid. Although we never
Sante Fe – Sante Fe was located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, about one mile west of Velma. He served there from 1921 until 1943. “I had aunts and uncles who lived in that area,” said Darin, of Duncan. “I looked for their home, but I couldn’t find them. They moved to Duncan and Ardmore in Dust, seeing they couldn’t make a living farming anymore. Somewhere west of Velma, near Sante Fe, where Aunt Kate had her baby in the barn.
Sacred Heart – Sacred Heart is really a ghost town and is famous around the area. “other things” happen. “We go out after football games at the high school,” explained Randy, from Ada. “All kinds of weird lights and sounds. Scared girls. I didn’t think it was scary until I heard . baby crying.” Sacred Heart was a Catholic community about 30 minutes north of Ada. Two cemeteries remain and not much else.
Richburg – Richburg, Oklahoma is located in Noble County, south of Perry. The town was founded before the city. In order to sell the land in the area, they scattered the glowing gold in the hope of people thinking that there is gold there. The name Richburg never remained alive. No one ever got rich with gold there. The town was probably gone before it had a chance to flourish.
The holy towns add so much to the history of the region. This is also true of ghost towns in Oklahoma. The ghosts of these villages are all over the city, seeking to be investigated. With so much history to learn and beautiful places to see, there is no reason not to go out and investigate villages that have long since disappeared.
