If walls could talk, Alluwe would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. New Alluwe is a town in Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, New Alluwe had a population of 89.
Alluwe is the lone documented ghost town in Nowata County — for now.
The story of Alluwe
Oklahoma's ghost towns got it from both sides — oil booms that built them overnight and the Dust Bowl that emptied them.
New Alluwe is a town in Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, New Alluwe had a population of 89.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Alluwe 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 Alluwe 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 Alluwe is roughly 36.6100, -95.4886 — 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
Alluwe FAQs
01Where is Alluwe located?
02What county is Alluwe in?
03What is the history of Alluwe?
04What remains at Alluwe today?
05Can you visit Alluwe?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“New Alluwe, Oklahoma”), CC BY-SA.
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