Some places earn their silence — and Kerry is one of them. Kerry Lee Rupp (born February 24, 1954) is an American college basketball coach who is currently an assistant coach with Green Bay Phoenix, serving as the offensive coordinator.
Columbia County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Apiary, Chapman, Keasey — Kerry keeps them company on the map.
The story of Kerry
Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.
Kerry Lee Rupp (born February 24, 1954) is an American college basketball coach who is currently an assistant coach with Green Bay Phoenix, serving as the offensive coordinator. Rupp's previous stints as an assistant coach include Detroit Mercy, Montana, UAB, Indiana, and Utah. Rupp served as head coach at Utah (interim) in 2004 and at Louisiana Tech from 2007 to 2011. From 2014 to 2022, he served as associate head coach at Oregon State.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Kerry 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 Kerry 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 Kerry is roughly 46.1210, -123.3520 — 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
Kerry FAQs
01Where is Kerry located?
02What county is Kerry in?
03What is the history of Kerry?
04What remains at Kerry today?
05Can you visit Kerry?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Kerry Rupp”), CC BY-SA.
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