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Douthat

A ghost town of unknown status in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Douthat has it. Douthat may refer to: Anita Douthat (born 1950), American photographer Douthat, Oklahoma, a ghost town Douthat State Park, Virginia Ross Douthat (born 1979), American conservative author and journalist

Ottawa County holds 7 documented ghost towns, including Afton, Cardin, Hockerville — Douthat keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Douthat

Oklahoma's ghost towns got it from both sides — oil booms that built them overnight and the Dust Bowl that emptied them.

Douthat may refer to: Anita Douthat (born 1950), American photographer Douthat, Oklahoma, a ghost town Douthat State Park, Virginia Ross Douthat (born 1979), American conservative author and journalist

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Douthat 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 Douthat 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 Douthat is roughly 36.9592, -94.8361 — 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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Douthat FAQs

01Where is Douthat located?
Douthat is in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, mapped near 36.9592, -94.8361.
02What county is Douthat in?
Douthat sits in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. See our full guide to ghost towns in Ottawa County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Douthat?
Douthat may refer to: Anita Douthat (born 1950), American photographer Douthat, Oklahoma, a ghost town Douthat State Park, Virginia Ross Douthat (born 1979), American conservative author and journalist
04What remains at Douthat today?
The on-the-ground condition of Douthat 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 Douthat?
Here's the honest truth: access to Douthat 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 Douthat is roughly 36.9592, -94.8361 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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