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Danner

A ghost town of unknown status in Malheur County County, Oregon.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Danner isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Danner is an unincorporated community located in Malheur County, Oregon, (Western United States). The community lies along the Danner Road off U.S. Route 95 west of the Jordan Valley.

Malheur County County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Jonesboro, Malheur City, Westfall — Danner keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Danner

Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.

Danner is an unincorporated community located in Malheur County, Oregon, (Western United States). The community lies along the Danner Road off U.S. Route 95 west of the Jordan Valley. Jordan Creek, a tributary of the Owyhee River (leading eventually to the Snake and Columbia Rivers) flows by Danner.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Danner 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Danner 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 Danner is roughly 42.9444, -117.3403 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Danner FAQs

01Where is Danner located?
Danner is in Malheur County County, Oregon, mapped near 42.9444, -117.3403.
02What county is Danner in?
Danner sits in Malheur County County, Oregon. See our full guide to ghost towns in Malheur County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Danner?
Danner is an unincorporated community located in Malheur County, Oregon, (Western United States). The community lies along the Danner Road off U.S. Route 95 west of the Jordan Valley.
04What remains at Danner today?
The on-the-ground condition of Danner 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.
05Can you visit Danner?
Here's the honest truth: access to Danner 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 Danner is roughly 42.9444, -117.3403 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Danner, Oregon”), CC BY-SA.

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