Some ghost towns feel like museums. Dee feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Demosthenes Konstandies Andrecopoulos (October 17, 1924 – October 22, 2003) was an American college football player, coach, and athletics administrator.
Dee is the lone documented ghost town in Hood River County County — for now.
The story of Dee
Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.
Demosthenes Konstandies Andrecopoulos (October 17, 1924 – October 22, 2003) was an American college football player, coach, and athletics administrator. He was the head coach at the University of Idaho from 1962 to 1964 and Oregon State University from 1965 to 1975, compiling a career record of 62–80–2 (.438). A native of Oklahoma and a World War II veteran, Andros played college football as a guard at the University of Oklahoma. After retiring from coaching, he was the athletic director at Oregon State from 1976 to 1985.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Dee 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 Dee 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 Dee is roughly 45.5876, -121.6279 — 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
Dee FAQs
01Where is Dee located?
02What county is Dee in?
03What is the history of Dee?
04What remains at Dee today?
05Can you visit Dee?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Dee Andros”), CC BY-SA.
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