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McDonald

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

McDonald ghost town, Oregon
Plate I — McDonald, OregonPhoto: Clipdude (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

The map remembers McDonald long after the crowds moved on. McDonald Theatre is a theater and music venue in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1925 as a movie house, the building was converted to a theater for performing arts, and is still in business.

Sherman County County holds 11 documented ghost towns, including De Moss Springs, Erskine, Grant — McDonald keeps them company on the map.

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The story of McDonald

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

McDonald Theatre is a theater and music venue in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1925 as a movie house, the building was converted to a theater for performing arts, and is still in business. The theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald is roughly 44.0485, -123.0931 — 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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McDonald FAQs

01Where is McDonald located?
McDonald is in Sherman County County, Oregon, mapped near 44.0485, -123.0931.
02What county is McDonald in?
McDonald sits in Sherman County County, Oregon. See our full guide to ghost towns in Sherman County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of McDonald?
McDonald Theatre is a theater and music venue in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1925 as a movie house, the building was converted to a theater for performing arts, and is still in business.
04What remains at McDonald today?
The on-the-ground condition of McDonald 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 McDonald?
Here's the honest truth: access to McDonald 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 McDonald is roughly 44.0485, -123.0931 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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