Acme isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Acme is a ghost town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. It had a post office from April 8, 1913, to May 29, 1931. The former community was 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the present community of Rush Springs.
Grady County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Silver City — Acme keeps them company on the map.
The story of Acme
Oklahoma's ghost towns got it from both sides — oil booms that built them overnight and the Dust Bowl that emptied them.
Acme is a ghost town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. It had a post office from April 8, 1913, to May 29, 1931. The former community was 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the present community of Rush Springs.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Acme is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Acme is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Acme is roughly 34.7989, -98.0192 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Acme FAQs
01Where is Acme located?
02What county is Acme in?
03What is the history of Acme?
04What remains at Acme today?
05Can you visit Acme?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Acme, Oklahoma”), CC BY-SA.
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