Quick Facts
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Beaver County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Benton isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Andrew K. Benton (born c. 1952) is an American lawyer and academic administrator who served as the seventh president of Pepperdine University and as an interim president at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Beaver County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Knowles, Logan — Benton keeps them company on the map.
The story of Benton
Oklahoma's ghost towns got it from both sides — oil booms that built them overnight and the Dust Bowl that emptied them.
Andrew K. Benton (born c. 1952) is an American lawyer and academic administrator who served as the seventh president of Pepperdine University and as an interim president at the University of Central Oklahoma.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Benton 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 Benton 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.
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.
Benton FAQs
Where is Benton located?
What county is Benton in?
What is the history of Benton?
What remains at Benton today?
Can you visit Benton?
Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Andrew K. Benton”), CC BY-SA.