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Stuart

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Stuart ghost town, Oklahoma
Photo: The original uploader was Seth Ilys at English Wikipedia. (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Stuart doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Stuart is a town in southeastern Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stuart had a population of 192.

Hughes County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Atwood, Gerty, Lamar — Stuart keeps them company on the map.

The story of Stuart

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

Stuart is a town in southeastern Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stuart had a population of 192.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Stuart 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 Stuart 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.

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.

Stuart FAQs

Where is Stuart located?
Stuart is in Hughes County, Oklahoma. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Stuart in?
Stuart sits in Hughes County, Oklahoma. See our full guide to ghost towns in Hughes County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Stuart?
Stuart is a town in southeastern Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stuart had a population of 192.
What remains at Stuart today?
The on-the-ground condition of Stuart 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.
Can you visit Stuart?
Here's the honest truth: access to Stuart 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Stuart, Oklahoma”), CC BY-SA.

More Ghost Towns in Hughes County

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