10 SMALLEST Towns in OKLAHOMA

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When I did my first top-10 smallest towns videos (Kansas), I thought those were small. But Oklahoma has them beat! Note: these are the smallest INCORPORATED towns in Oklahoma. Ranging from 17 at the largest to 0 at the smallest (that's not a typo), Oklahoma is a fascinating state of small towns. I love putting theses videos together and hope you enjoy the trip around The Sooner State!
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0:00 Intro
0:33 Stidham
2:32 Renfrow
4:30 Meridian
6:45 Loveland
8:32 Jefferson
10:02 Knowles
12:03 Lotsee
13:28 Lambert
15:47 Cooperton
17:47 Hoot Owl
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[@stevencole9387]

My father Boyd Cole graduated from Stidham High School in 1939. At 2:15 in your video you show the class of 1939. My dad is on the bottom row, second from the left. I have a scan of an original of that class picture. I live in Mangum and haven’t visited Stidham for 60 years. Thanks for making this video. Now I will go visit this little town where my dad graduated from 83 years ago.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you for sharing! There was a nice man who let me inside the school to take that video. There was a lot more to see that I didn’t film too. Glad you’ll be going back and I’m glad your dad is in the video, if for only a second!

[@rowdyyates8626]

I use to work with Debbie Stephens the Pulmonary Dept in Elk City. She grew up and lives in Mangum. I use to deer hunt E. of Willow.

[@pinktights747]

@Stevencole, I live in Tahlequah Oklahoma. My father was born in Madill. I went back and saw your dad. Oh my Goodness, we are a piece of history. Way cool

[@jayleeper3144]

Another fun fact the town of Yewed started Life as Dewey but since there was another Dewey Oklahoma there was a lot of confusion so the post office changed the name to Yewed which is Dewey spelled backwards.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Yes I read that! Actually when I did the video, I recorded that fact but I cut it out because my explanation was getting too lengthy. I had thought about doing the town of Yewed as a ghost town someday and mentioning that fun fact! Thanks!

[@dbnick9]

Im from Dewey ok and never heard of Yewed. Interesting..

[@I_Believe_TV]

I live in Dewey and have never heard of Yewed. Learn something new everyday!

[@davelambert5857]

I used to run an oilfield hotshot truck and stopped along Hwy 64 to snap a pic of the “Lambert/Yewed” sign for obvious reasons.. Never knew the story of Yewed.. Thanks for sharing!!

[@pinktights747]

I live in Tahlequah Oklahoma. I'm learning so much. Do you think that everyone in these small town are related?

[@SoonerBear]

Smallest Oklahoma town I've ever been to? Slapout, on the eastern edge of the panhandle. I love the story of how this town's name was changed. It used to be Nye, but people would go in the only store in town, tell the owner what they need, and the owner would say, "I'm slapout of that. After a while, it stuck. Fascinating!

[@cathybumgarner3579]

I gassed up and got a drink in the convenience store.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Great and hilarious story! One of my first videos I stopped in Slapout and had someone tell that story on camera. I need to go back!

[@bridgettsims4983]

Been to Slapout too many times to count!

[@michaelsawyer158]

I've been to Slapout.

[@8l4ke]

I drive through it once a week. Didn’t realize it was a town.

[@mr.hanger]

My grandad grew up in Lambert in the 30's and 40's . He loved to share his fond memories of growing up there. Since his passing a couple years ago, I like to think he's riding horses, working cattle, hunting and fishing with his older brother in Lambert.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Lambert seemed like a terrific little community. Definitely a beautiful spot to call home! Thank you for sharing!

[@cleemccarthy1022]

We can only hope...

[@rexhorner599]

Thanks for the video! I lived in Cooperton and attended school there my 7th grade. Played basketball in the gym as did my two older brothers. My dad preached at the little white church you photographed. We were there only a short while as the church struggled to financially continue. I do have some wonderful memories from having lived there.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you for watching and for the comment! You can tell Cooperton had significantly more going on in the past because of how many buildings were there. I hope they can keep it alive! Beautiful church!

[@wilmaliles5932]

My dad went to school in cooperton ok and set the state record in the mile run in 1932,also had cousins went to scool there.my dad was virgil liles.

[@raintartsah3218]

I live by Rainy Mountain as we speak ☺️ we pass cooperton all the time

[@daphnebrooks3966]

Oh wow that's neat

[@sailingaeolus]

I had the good luck to spend a summer in Altus Oklahoma as a kid. Maybe it was just the times (mid-1980s) but I do believe those were the friendliest, happiest folks I've ever met. Really good memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Nice! And I’ve found those small town people are usually the nicest as well! Appreciate you watching!

[@donnaloveall1195]

grew up in CA and every year we took a vacation to numerous states. up north the people were just not that friendly. they did not want us to retire there. but his mother grew up in Oklahoma so we decided to visit here to see this robbers cave state park. it was beautiful they people were so friendly and we did not know there was forests and mountains in the ozark mountain range. we bought land and held until we could retire. that was 30 years ago and we have never been sorry. everyone is so friendly.

[@utopia4056]

Luck???😐🤣 ain't nothing out there but fields!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@utopia4056]

@@donnaloveall1195 native territory is nice

[@billshelton9147]

Altus is a great town!

[@nikitathompson6646]

I'm an Oklahoman and you've taught me more about my state than life itself. Thank you for making history interesting. I'm inspired to do some weekend travel. Thank you❤

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Aww that’s so nice of you to say! I hope you have a blast in your travels around the state! I know I did!

[@enrique4693]

I was born in Oklahoma, my family lives in the old Capital of Guthrie, I couldn t wait to get the hell out of there. Oklahoma is not a great state to live in.

[@andrewwebb17]

Those old buildings could sure tell some story’s Great job John

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

They sure could! And thanks - it was a lot of fun to put together!

[@vickislominski7618]

I noticed you were very gracious with people who didn't pay attention to the part about towns on your list being incorporated. Very nice of you to take the time to reply to each one. I am very proud to be from the rural southeastern corner of Oklahoma. Thanks for the video!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I appreciate you noticing that about people commenting. I’m glad they watch and I assume they don’t pay attention to every little bit of the video, so I don’t mind correcting them graciously haha. I need to get back down to Oklahoma and shoot some videos! Always love visiting! Thank you for your comment!

[@naughtyfred1639]

Being born and raised in oklahoma. 60 years an okie now. I found this video fascinating. Thank you.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Awesome! I really appreciate you watching and hope you enjoy some of my other Oklahoma videos too! 😊

[@kimberlyhoward8195]

I'm from Schulter, OK. A small town but love it. Played ball at Stidham and many other small towns such as Hannah, Dustin, Lamar, Ryal, and Graham. Lived in the Boynton area called Eram and then there's Pumpkin Center. Coalton, Pleasent Valley. Man. Would love to see where those all fell. Doing home health I went through even more small town lol. Love my Oklahoma wide open spaces

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Wow you listed a bunch of interesting places - I’m gonna need to do some research! Haha. I remember growing up and playing ball in small towns where I grew up as well. Fond memories for sure!

[@josephhansard7469]

To me, who is a diehard Okie, and having to live in Los Angeles for work last 25 years watching it's unfortunate decline, videos you make really make me miss the small towns and just the state of Oklahoma in general. Used to just jump in the car and pick a town to visit for a day trip just to check it out. From Tulsa, but my parents moved to Chandler, a great Route 66 town of 4000, where the buildings still have ads painted on side advertising Coca Cola "relieving fatigue" as ad from late 1800's when cocaine was a small part of the mixture. Blake Shelton said on The Voice and he couldn't describe it but I know what he is talking about when he says there's something special about being from Oklahoma. Small towns and good people are a big part of it, imo.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Awesome! Chandler is a great small town! Thanks for watching and for the great comment!

[@brassteeth3355]

Great video. I grew up in rural eastern Oklahoma. There are a lot of these old towns around here with a lot of interesting history. Thanks for this.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! I agree! I love learning about their history, especially the smallest ones! Appreciate the support!

[@douglasdoty4891]

Enjoyed your video of small OK towns my two oldest daughter & Son, were born in OKC Ok '79 - 82. I worked in the Oil field and have traveled all over that beautiful state.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much for watching! I’m hoping to get back to OK soon!

[@tracipratt8]

Haha. I grew up in Stidham. I graduated from 8th grade there in the 80s. Lots of Creek nation tribal members. Lynns and Burdines. So much family there! Good memories. We rode the bus into Eufaula for high school. Lots of cattle and hay meadows. Beautiful part of Oklahoma. Very close to the lake. My grandfather fished ALL the time in the lake.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Such a beautiful part of Oklahoma. I’d never been there before but it made me want to go back again! Thank you for the comment and for watching my video!

[@aymieince1250]

I lived there when Peggy McGuire disappeared. Like less than two miles from her Ex husband’s double wide she was last seen at

[@patriot9560]

Graduated there in 72.know them Lynn’s and hauled watermelons for the Burdines. Strange and sad story of them.Go RedHawks!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

For anyone wondering why their "town" might not be listed, usually it's because of it being unincorporated. Only incorportated towns are eligible for this video! Want to see more Oklahoma videos? Here's my entire playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL4jqwLUrhjNSZrD9VwMOrelIdc_VhuI_o

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

This video is from the actual US Census so there is no bias for me at all. I don’t doubt you are correct about different places being more interesting, but the technical term “town” means incorporated. And being incorporated means they are recognized officially by the state that way. However that happens isn’t my concern in this video because it’s technically a town. I do other “ghost town” videos so I can explore more places like you’re talking about.

[@luxxx8402]

I have been wanting to ask what unincorporated meant for awhile 😂

[@stuartwhitehead3167]

Too be fair some of the "unincorperated" used to be proper towns that collapsed and the local government was disolved. The little town were I grew up is one such case.

[@pinktights747]

I live in Tahlequah Oklahoma. Population 16,213.

[@guysumpthin2974]

“Stringtown” where personal are forced to make a “donation”

[@user-gc2op6mc7y]

Great Video Brother! When I lived in Oklahoma, my Oklahoma hometown was Renfrow. I moved to Indianapolis because Renfrow like u said just got smaller and smaller. My Dad always went Fishing in Hoot Owl ( Back in the day when it wasn’t that tiny ) ➕ I had multiple friends that live in Stidham. But I do miss Good’oll Oklahoma. My good old Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma. 🆗L🅰️H🅾️Ⓜ️A

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! Renfrow was an interesting place to visit - very beautiful area of Oklahoma! Thanks for commenting!

[@davidknudson8856]

That was interesting! Thanks for doing that for Oklahoma. Happy Days ahead!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! It was a lot of fun to do!

[@jennybodenhamer6561]

I voted in the church in Jefferson in 1996! Jefferson was a big town with a movie theater before a big flood wiped most of it out in the early 1900s. I've always been interested in that place.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

It’s so interesting how a town like Jefferson can have its ups and downs. It definitely felt forgotten when I was driving around. Thank you for the comment and for watching!

[@decemberkat]

My family has been in the same spot/old house living and farming in Jefferson since the 1870s 😃My family survived the Dust Bowl and The Great Depression there. They did deal with flooding,but to this very day my uncles and cousins work the same land💚🌾💚🌽(Yes I’m related to the whole town lol)

[@candlegirl1973]

My daddy grew up around Hoot Owl. I sure wish he was still alive to see if he could tell me more about it. I love that area of Oklahoma....so pretty. I will ask my aunt and see is she knows any more info on it.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Yes it is a very beautiful area of Oklahoma. And the people I met there were very nice!

[@donnaloveall1195]

our relatives grew up in Kinta Ok and we moved back here everyone was anxious to tell us about the people who lived here.

[@joshuagarner1654]

As I have gotten older I love this state more and more

[@The1Ox]

Very interesting! I'm age 76 years young. I came to Oklahoma at age 17 to attend our church denomination's High School which was basically an Academy. After graduation my senior year I stayed in OKC and attended our University - Southwestern Christian University (SCU). I'm am a Jayhawker by birth and an Okie by choice with NO regrets. I love my Kansas sod, but I'm joyed and honored to be a part of the land of the red earth - OKLAHOMA. I sure enjoyed your historical trip of Oklahoma's 10 smallest towns. Thank you! And, God bless!!!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you so much! And thanks for sharing your story! So many beautiful and interesting places in both states! Appreciate it!

[@venoramckinney7956]

The school built in 1950 replaced an actual wooden frame school (did not replace a church) on the same lot. Worship services are still held at the church one block south of the school.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you for the info!

[@Lil-JensStudio]

I was just 'in' Hoot Owl a few weeks ago. Even though I was well acquainted with the area around Salina and Lake Hudson, I had never heard the story of how a place where no one lived was still an official town. Fun video, tons of great information and forgotten history!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Very cool! Such a unique story!!

[@1954crc]

Thanks for the interesting video of super small towns. It's interesting to see that they were much larger percentage wise.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Appreciate you watching! And yes it’s fascinating to learn these histories and think about what they were at their peak!

[@PolPotsPieHole]

I was driving my new Chevy Blazer around one day(30 years ago) and stumbled accidently into Meridian. Little town has always fascinated me since. Not much Info on it, glad you stumbled into it too.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Nice! I enjoyed it - some interesting things to see around town for sure!

[@sauceomegaming]

I love the video! I'm intrigued by small towns. I look forward to catching up on your videos!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! Hopefully you’ll find some more videos to like. I love the small towns too 😊

[@rochelle4724]

I enjoyed learning about the great state I'm from. I'm from Shawnee & I thought that was a small town growing up. It had around 20,000 when I left in 2000. It's now up to 30,000.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

It’s definitely an interesting and unique state to explore! Thanks for watching!

[@donnaveirs8930]

Wow, lived in OK 12 years of my life growing up (somewhat close to these areas), and I've never heard of any of those towns. Amazing!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I agree! So many little communities out there full of history. Glad I could put this together! Thanks!

[@paradoxstudios6639]

I use to live near Bushyhead, nothing there left but a few houses, junked up yards, and the remaining old DX gas station on HWY 66, the further west you go in Ok, you'll notice how easy it is to spot other towns miles away by seeing their grain silos, I have old photos and videos of some of these places in the 80's and 90's when they still had some of their old buildings now since gone.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I remember driving through there and not finding much in the historical sense. I was very curious about the name and was hoping there would be more. Would love to see those photos!

[@christopherruppel1835]

I lived in Oakwood, Oklahoma in 1984 and it had a population of 140. It is around 65 now, bordering ghost town now.

[@nancyharkey1221]

Very interesting! Thank you for preserving the pride of the people who still live in these small towns. They work very hard to maintain their properties.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! I love visiting these small towns!

[@timothywilliams1359]

I grew up in Tulsa, and after Bordeaux (France) I then lived in Lawrence (KS) then Pittsburg (KS) and now Cross Creek Township (OH). I have been "downsizing" to smaller communities my whole life. As I approach retirement, I would love to buy one of these small towns (maybe something out in the panhandle, near Black Mesa) and convince some of my kids (I have 9 of them!) to move out there with their families. Four of my sons run an internet company, and with StarLink they can now live anywhere. We have actually talked about buying a couple hundred acres somewhere, and starting our own community.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

That would be very interesting! Congrats on all your success and the success of your family!

[@timothywilliams1359]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy Your KZbin channel has become one of my favorites. You are a natural born history/culture/geography tour guide. Your videos are endlessly fascinating, the itineraries are wonderful, and the narratives are well-crafted. You'd make one heck of a good teacher.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

That is very kind of you to say! Thank you so much! I am a coach so maybe the teaching thing comes naturally 🤷🏼‍♂️ I appreciate the support! I’ve got a lot of ideas for videos coming up - I hope you continue to enjoy them! 😊

[@jcolumbiap]

Thank you! Very nicely done!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Appreciate it - thanks!

[@jcolumbiap]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy If I come up with some strange Oklahoma places to take pictures of I will send you that information.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

@@jcolumbiap Sounds good!

[@dustyrusty6840]

I lived in Oklahoma all my life and don't know of all these small towns with 0 to 25 of population. Thanks for the tour. I know there is more towns every year that the population is getting smaller and becoming a ghost town.

[@angelawalker6071]

Lived here my whole life too and I'm 53 years old and never knew any of this I know we had a beautiful state but never know the history

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you for watching! It’s incredible to visit all these tiny towns, but very interesting to learn how and why they became as small as they did over time. This is a trend all across the country as more and more people move to the cities.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Oklahoma is full of wonderful history! Appreciate you all watching my little video!

[@ashleysimmons5970]

The smallest place I know is called Honbia OK and it's just a small Genral Store with gas pumps and a Pool Hall.the pop is maybe 3 or 4 all in the same family,they live in a little ramshackle housemate 3 feet rom the atore

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

@@ashleysimmons5970 The interesting thing about Honobia is that even though it's tiny, it's on the border of two counties (Le Flore and Pushmataha). Also it's unincorpated so not eligible as a "town" anymore, but I'd love to visit and check it out. Pretty much sounds like a ghost town!

[@alejandrogarza4533]

This was such a cool video I'm so glad I watched it thank you for taking the time to make it I have to say that on top of it being such a cool video It was to me a very very professionally made video thank you once again and take care..

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I appreciate the kind comment! Thank you very much for watching!

[@patriciajrs46]

Great video. Thanks for your work.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I appreciate your comment - thanks!

[@diane1390]

The buildings are interesting, and I often wonder about the history of each one, and how it reflects on how people either stayed in or left that town.

[@scott1243]

Shady Grove, in Pawnee County has a population of 1. In the 2010 census it had a population of 2, but 1 has left since then. The 1 guy that lives there, is one odd dude.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

There’s an interesting story about Shady Grove. The one man who was there incorporated the town in 1997 but then dissolved it in 2006. Then he passed away in 2009. So unfortunately for this video, it’s not an actual town anymore. But a fascinating story!

[@robinmattingly3745]

Shady Grove is now a RV park. I live just down the road from there...

[@airington01]

My wife is from Loveland im from Hollister both ghost town's now but back in 60s 70s were still lots of buildings there

[@airington01]

And my family's from around cooperton. An roosevelt

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I really enjoyed visiting both Loveland and Cooperton. Cooperton is in a very beautiful part of the state! Long gravel road out to Loveland and that water tower is very cool!

[@airington01]

There was grain elevators by the railroad tracks up iuntil early 90s people I grew up with graduated high-school there in 1953 there was ounce 2 car lots grocery store 2 churches. There is Ariel photo that uses to hang in the church. Which I believe is in the town hall in grandfield

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

@@airington01 Would love to see that photo! Thanks for the info!

[@airington01]

Oh yes my wife's mother pass in 1974. And there father was a farmer. There house was the big one by the grain elevators. I last saw the picture early 80s. I took her to the house right before it was destroyed. And always wished I had a copy of it dor her memory

[@meowmom3296]

Tuning in because I'm in Seminole Oklahoma. I love this state ❤

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Such a fun stats to explore! Thanks for tuning in!

[@nurseactual]

Im from Seminole, got a lot of people from my mom's side buried in the Little Ok cemetery. Used to visit Mable Jackson's store when I was a boy with my grandpa, Mable was a friend. I miss that old store.

[@RoscoPColetraneIII]

I really like your channel. You have a gift and are very good at what you do. Have you ever thought of doing a video on how the fracking of oil changed the south/south-east region of Oklahoma (both when fracking started, and especially when fracking ended circa 2013)? Fracking ended around the time the opioid crisis peaked. It was a bad series of events. I’ve always had a hell of a lot of respect for the men and women who make these small towns their homes.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Very nice of you to say! I haven’t thought of that - I don’t know much about the subject actually.

[@mattvalade2609]

I live 6 miles north of lambert, to see it mentioned in a video made me chuckle. Good video!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Awesome! I love finding the hidden gems 😊 Lambert was beautiful!

[@mikemower46]

Interesting report. Thanks for sharing this.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@barlazyj2]

My grandmother graduated from Jefferson. I currently live about a mile south of there. There’s a lot of history in the area! Renfrow had the best chicken fried steak around once upon a time. My grandpa on the other side of the family grew up there. I drive past Lambert on a regular basis also.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Those are a couple of interesting little towns in a beautiful part of OK!

[@bonniewills2814]

I had a friend that used to serve those chicken fried steaks - the cafe is the building next to the bar to the south.

[@user-gc2op6mc7y]

OMG THAT REMINDS ME! THE STEAKS WERE AMAZING WHEN I USED TO LIVE IN RENFROW AND THATS ONE REASON I MISS LIVING IN RENFROW OKLAHOMA!

[@mamaschaff8185]

Fascinating!

[@joycebonanata3549]

That was awesome !!👌

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@hotwireman49]

Love your content. Super well produced. Good job! I think they sell some kind of foam cover to help with that wind noise audio issue. Thanks!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! And yes I’ve bought some audio equipment since this video. My more recent videos seem to be a little better. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@papabear562]

The school in Stidham looked amazing. Looks better than some of the schools in my area. Renfrow looked like a nice town. Even saw the wind farm in the background. Knowles looked like a nice little town too, even had a couple of fixer uppers for anyone with a few bucks.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Yes the school was in great shape! Several interesting towns in this video - I enjoyed it a lot!

[@rowdyyates8626]

Good video. I’ve been through a few of those towns when I lived in Elk City,Ok. Peaceful and quiet. Little to no crime. Lots of small towns here in Texas. But you couldn’t afford the gas to see them all.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much for watching and for the nice comments! I’m seriously thinking of doing some videos in Texas in the next 6 months or so!

[@johnnichols2710]

That was awesome! Hoot owl was wild! Ha ha

[@travis303]

Oh, man, that would make a great T-Shirt! On the front it says "Drink it or ..." and on the back it says "Wear it" with below that it saying "Renfrow Station." I would so buy that

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I think you’ve got the start to a new business venture haha

[@DMWolFGurL]

I know that this isn't on your list, but Nowhere, Oklahoma has become a place that even the weather men know, during storm season, Also there is a little town called Washita, Oklahoma. It at one time had a post office, school, and grocery store, at one time. People still live in Washita, I think it first started because of the huge power plant that is right next to it. Workers probably lived there at one time. You should also check out Medicine Park, Oklahoma. That is a beautiful little community North of Lawton, Oklahoma. It's being revived and is starting to thrive once again, thanks to new ownership.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I’ve had a couple people mention Nowhere, so it’s definitely on my list next time I’m in the area! I’ll look for Medicine Park too - thanks!

[@71chadknight]

Hoot Owl, Oklahoma.....hmmm..interesting but at the same time very odd. Kinda makes you wonder if at one time there was a cult there or something. 😆 Lol!! It's kind of amazing through all the small towns that you have been through over the years that they some how were a thriving community and then within a few years they dwindle down to pretty much nothing. Kinda like my hometown in Eskridge,Ks. It was a thriving community for many years and then when they closed the K-8th grades from there and Dover and Harveyville and moved all three moved the K-8 grades to the high school and the towns kinda pretty much went to nothing at all as far as businesses goes and population. It's sad to see these small town dwindle down to virtually nothing. But as always, great info and and footage John. Keep up the great content. Looking forward to more great content from you John.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you for the nice comments and continued support! I’m glad there are a few people that find these videos interesting! It’s definitely sad to see how these towns have dwindled down to be fractions of their former glory. Figuring out the story as of why is always interesting to me. I looked up Eskridge online (have never been there). Looks like a pretty historic place!

[@mr.hanger]

There's also a Slapout Oklahoma

[@DMWolFGurL]

BTW, my cousin owns and lives in what was once the Washita community center. I also live about 3 miles from Nowhere, Oklahoma. I live in between the two communities.

[@bertrutledge4546]

Thanks for the information, interesting.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you for watching!

[@scottkendrix6231]

I'm from Moore, Ok. Obviously, my hometown is much larger than these ones. However, being a history nerd and paranormal investigator/researcher, I love these small historic towns. If you ever do a video on Oklahoma ghost towns, I highly recommend you include a place in the NE part of Oklahoma called Pitcher. The story of Pitcher is fascinating.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you for watching! And yes I have already done a video on Picher as well as about 6 other videos on multiple ghost towns. One of my favorite topics!

[@meowmom3296]

It's also toxic with no trespassing signs.

[@daphnebrooks3966]

Oh wow. This was so interesting. I want to visit these towns.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@pauldormont4470]

Intriguing! Thanks.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Appreciate it! Thank you for watching!

[@robdurland1703]

Thank you for sharing our state

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Love exploring Oklahoma! 😊

[@michaelholland6874]

This is a great video. I look forward to seeing more of your videos, but would like to know, have you been to Havana, Ks. ?

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks so much! I haven’t been to Havana, but I’ve definitely been in the area. Is it cool to check out?

[@flofacebook]

I drove out to Meridian a couple of years ago. Not much there but got some pics of the old school/church you mention.

[@jimmygrant424]

there is a comment above that talks about Meridian. Meridian IS still a town (barely) right south of Duncan (where I live) not many folks there but it still has a few folks there

[@kaymerry369]

Such interesting stories from these little towns.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

For sure! That's one of the things I find so interesting about making these videos!

[@stephenwood4605]

Neat video! The local pronunciation of Cooperton is cup-perton. I thought that was weird when I worked in that area 30 years ago when 20 people lived there.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Good to know thanks! I would’ve never guessed that. Unfortunately no one was around to talk to 😂😂

[@stephenwood4605]

I’m fascinated with small towns, especially the ones with some historical character. I enjoy your work. Thanks

[@bryanbellar9188]

I live about 40 min south of renfrow. The old renfrow station did used to be a bar. A fun little bar too. Used to stop in there on several poker runs

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Would’ve been fun to stop in when it was open!

[@gcdoesvlogs]

You should do some small towns that are over 50 and less than 100 residents in Oklahoma

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I’ll have some other Oklahoma videos in the coming months that might fit that description. Not sure if the exact populations, but some that are unincorporated and some that are small towns. I did one called Oklahoma Ghost Towns Part 3 that had a couple of those size towns as well. Thanks!

[@gcdoesvlogs]

Travel With a Wiseguy I see well there are more small towns in Oklahoma I mean under 100 like you have greenfield Oklahoma and you have loyal Oklahoma and Atwood Oklahoma they are under 100

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

@@gcdoesvlogs I'll add them to my list! I love visiting all small towns like that!

[@raiders1064]

Travel With a Wiseguy goltry Oklahoma is a small Mennonite community near Enid, got a lot of family that still lives up there lol

[@georgem1234]

the town of Meridian which is close to Gutherie OK shown here on this video, caught my attention, because there is a town of Meridian near Duncan Ok also. The town of Meridian near Duncan is a little larger, but has a great catfish restuarant

[@jimmygrant424]

Thank you because I live in Duncan and drive through Meridian occasionally!! That one had me confused!!!

[@AvaPotterfieldandFriends]

Great video❤

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you 😊

[@thomasblue6064]

Enjoyed your video well done. I might suggest naming the county that each town is in. Shalom

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Appreciate the suggestion! Thanks for watching!

[@brendarice5287]

I live in Oklahoma and I learned something from you thanks 😘👍🏻💕

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Aww thanks! Glad I could help! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@stantacker4821]

I may be wrong, but Meridian was named because it existed on the Western Indian Meridian. I recall there is a plaque there.

[@pamlaenger6870]

I really enjoyed this video and would like to visit these towns except the ranch and Hoot Owl. I like the wide open spaces of the other towns.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! I understand your comment about Lotsee and Hoot Owl. I love the classic old towns too. 😊

[@SimplyManipuri]

New sub here & glad I found this informative vlog.....I sure 'd like to drive around some of these ghost towns....been to Pitcherr, Slick, & some others & its fascinating ....keep it up.....just fyi, m a transplanted Tulsa from CT....& still m here.....!!!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Awesome thank you! Lots of great places in OK to explore - welcome to the Heartland (still)! Haha

[@chiefamylee]

Small towns are so interesting. Thanks for the great video!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@kd78orangerangerpete79]

Great video. We ranch in the sw and know those 2 well. Many thanks.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! Are you talking about Loveland and Cooperton? I really enjoyed checking both of them out!

[@kd78orangerangerpete79]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy have u been to jaybuckle springs?

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I haven’t. Sounds interesting!

[@kd78orangerangerpete79]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy also the Abernathy Brothers were born in my hometown.

[@deerobinson557]

My hometown is Loveland Colorado, and they were the first Sweetheart City. A local business man in the early 50's came up with the idea. It was a big hit and they remail hundred's of thousands of valentines from all over the world every year. There is another Loveland in Ohio that started calling themselves the sweetheart city.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I grew up near Cincinnati so I’m very familiar with Loveland, Ohio! Probably lots of those towns claiming that label these days.

[@shannonlibby5261]

So Meridian, Oklahoma was a town divided at one time. The old church was a School for white Children originally. Then, it became a church later on. The newer school that was built in 1950 was for Black children. It closed sometime in the early 1980s.

[@vickiehudson2668]

I live in Dewey/Bartlesville Oklahoma area but, grew up in Tulsa Oklahoma, so this is very interesting to me.

[@sherryirbvin7448]

Loved ur video.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

😊 Thank you very much!

[@user-gc2op6mc7y]

Hi John! You should do a video in Strang, Oklahoma ( Pretty close to Hoot Owl )

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Would love to if I’m in the area!

[@aleesabrown96]

I’m from Corn, OK. Super small German town used to be spelled Korn back in the day.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I’ve seen that on the map and have wanted to visit!

[@okkid1949]

My home state of Oklahoma is beautiful but many of the towns that used to be prosperous have lost their reason to exist.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Definitely very sad exploring some of the lost and forgotten communities 😢

[@kimtolle1277]

I love how you add drone footage.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! It’s fun to try and add some perspective on how big the towns are!

[@roosterbooster1986]

You were close to our home. We live across from Hoot Owl in Strang. Strang was a town until the city council let it go unincorporated but we plan to do so soon. If possible. We still have a church, post office and community center. You would have loved our historical landmark: Strang Bridge. It is over 100 years old and a single lane bridge connecting to Adair/ (Cole-Strang)

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Nice! Sounds like a neat little spot!

[@waltobringer2928]

Thanks for the good time :)

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

It was my pleasure! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@kcinks]

The Hoot Owl story was fascinating!

[@johnnymays1171]

My mother owned a place there at stidum right on The lake we would spend time there during the summer great times my Grand parents loved it. This was The 80s 90s sounds like a great time to buy another place there. Great location to The lake.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Awesome! Beautiful area for sure!!

[@bigskyhobbycorner603]

Thanks for sharing, i lived in Duncan for 32 years bofore moving to Montana. I font know if its still there, but Meridian had an abandoned drive in theater

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Would have been interesting to see that!

[@bigskyhobbycorner603]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy last I remember the concession stand and the screen was still there

[@elnoraburns356]

I really enjoyed this I live in Tulsa Oklahoma

[@lefturn99]

Very interesting video. Should have gone in the Gym of the Cooperton school. There are a lot of interesting old cars and a very interesting owner.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! I would’ve loved to have gone inside the school but no one was around that day. I walked all around it! Appreciate you watching my video! 😊

[@wilmaliles5932]

I used to play in the old salvage yard in cooperton oin the 50 ,s and 60,s my grandpa and grandma liles moved to town north end of the old cars.

[@allanwilson6188]

I live in Fitzhugh,Oklahoma we have 2 churches,head start and a post office south of Ada and north of Roff

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Awesome! Just looked it up and Fitzhugh has a population around 200 - huge compared to these towns haha. But seriously, sounds like my kind of place!

[@sanborns]

Great video

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you!

[@bettyjones3911]

You should have showed Cowden oklahoma population 2

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

It’s unincorporated so it doesn’t qualify for this list. I have read there is part of a school remaining so I’d definitely like to check it out!

[@robertsinger5806]

Fargo was on that list long ago. It was NW of Woodward. In the 80s oil boom it had a cafe and a small store. That was it.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

According to Wikipedia Fargo (Ellis County) has a population of 364. Is that the same town you’re talking about? Definitely much too large for this video. Sounds like a cool place to visit though!

[@bridgettsims4983]

Fargo has a brand new elementary school - way too big population for this video

[@mal1465]

My mom was from Eufaula and the farm she grew up on was flooded when the lake came in. I still have a cousin living there

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Beautiful area! It was my first time there!

[@papabear562]

An additional comment, and one I've been meaning to add, is that in all of the small towns and ghost towns you've visited, I've seen so many old cars sitting off in the weeds and abandoned, some of them pretty old. Can you imagine if those vehicles could be gathered up, and people who deal in old cars could purchase them and fix them up, how much money could be made?

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

That would be a heckuva project and I’m sure valuable!

[@illinoy]

Love your videos. Specially Route 66. But, may I make a small request? Please don’t use the word “abandoned”. That word is like a mating call for vandals & graffiti “artists”. They’ve destroyed many landmarks & icons that aren’t being watched over due to low or no population. I’ve seen this firsthand when a friend & Route 66 Roadie shared that he’d tresspassed & no one was around. Soon after precious pieces of the road were stolen. What was left got kicked in & busted to bits. Keep exploring, just be aware that you may never see those things in your rearview mirror again. Thank you

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I appreciate the comment, I really do. There’s nothing more that frustrates me than landmarks that are destroyed or filled with graffiti. I try to do my best to document what a place looks like when I get there and don’t give much of an opinion about it. I show it in whatever current state it’s in. I’ve also had a couple comments that people don’t like the term ghost town. Hard to know how to describe it. I guess the question is, if a place is actually abandoned, how should someone describe it without using the word abandoned?

[@goodfox9250]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy - How dose Pre-loved sound? Lol 😆

[@ricknone4686]

You never went to slapout,Jennyville, Fourcorners, Cedar Springs, Orienta, Cheyenne Valley or Orion thats just a few in this local area but there's more around than you think!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

This list is for incorporated towns. So if those towns are unincorporated (which I think they are), then they wouldn’t qualify for this list.

[@janfeuerborn2707]

I’m the one who suggested Mt Scott and Medicine Park- to add to that, on the west side of the Wichita Mountains is Cutthroat Gap, site of an Indian massacre. It’s on private land so you have to get permission, but it’s rugged and beautiful, like a Western movie 😍 Nearby are the pretty much ghost towns of Roosevelt and Cooperton. One of them has a huge man made out of tires, about 15-20’ tall🤣 Really cool and worth a look!❤

[@janfeuerborn2707]

And if I had waited a bit, I’d see that you’ve been to Cooperton!🤦‍♀️🤣

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

😂😂 I love the eagerness to comment! I also stopped by Roosevelt in one of my first videos and took a picture by the big set of tires 😊 Lots of cool places to check out down there!

[@janfeuerborn2707]

We are watching them on TV and I just figured out how to connect KZbin on my phone to KZbin on the TV, so you will start seeing lots and lots of my comments! No clue the order we are going in, I have figured out a way though to make sure we don’t miss any. We are really enjoying it!

[@janfeuerborn2707]

I do not know how to add my photo instead of just my initial, but I am on Facebook and Instagram and easy to find there.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Oh wow that’s awesome! My old videos aren’t very good haha. I’m sure you’ll get tired of me soon 😂😂😂

[@bridgettsims4983]

Nowhere, OK in Caddo Co. right next to Ft. Cobb Lake - not incorporated but puts on a hell of a fireworks show on July 4th….also grab a bumper sticker in the store there that says “I’ve been to Nowhere, OK”

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Oh my I have to go to Nowhere! I’ll definitely be making a video about it in the future!