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Red Rock

A ghost town of unknown status in Marion County, Iowa.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Red Rock ghost town, Iowa
Plate I — Red Rock, IowaPhoto: Smallboy944 (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Some places earn their silence — and Red Rock is one of them. Red Rock (Iowa-Oto: Chína Ino Šúje pronounced ĩꜜno suꜜdʒɛ, meaning "Rock Red town") is a town in northern Noble County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Red Rock had a population of 245.

Marion County holds 9 documented ghost towns, including Coalport, Cordova, Dunreath — Red Rock keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Red Rock

Iowa's ghost towns are coal camps and railroad towns in a state that farmed too well to need many of them.

Red Rock (Iowa-Oto: Chína Ino Šúje pronounced ĩꜜno suꜜdʒɛ, meaning "Rock Red town") is a town in northern Noble County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Red Rock had a population of 245. The headquarters of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians is located in Red Rock.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Red Rock 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 Red Rock 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 Red Rock is roughly 41.4263, -93.1144 — 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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Red Rock FAQs

01Where is Red Rock located?
Red Rock is in Marion County, Iowa, mapped near 41.4263, -93.1144.
02What county is Red Rock in?
Red Rock sits in Marion County, Iowa. See our full guide to ghost towns in Marion County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Red Rock?
Red Rock (Iowa-Oto: Chína Ino Šúje pronounced ĩꜜno suꜜdʒɛ, meaning "Rock Red town") is a town in northern Noble County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Red Rock had a population of 245.
04What remains at Red Rock today?
The on-the-ground condition of Red Rock 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 Red Rock?
Here's the honest truth: access to Red Rock 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 Red Rock is roughly 41.4263, -93.1144 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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