Quick Facts
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Pawnee County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Terlton isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Terlton is a town in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located one-half mile south of US 412/US 64 on Terlton Road and County Road E0570. The population was 77 at the time of the 2020 Census.
Pawnee County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Blackburn, Maramec, Skedee — Terlton keeps them company on the map.
The story of Terlton
Oklahoma's ghost towns got it from both sides — oil booms that built them overnight and the Dust Bowl that emptied them.
Terlton is a town in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located one-half mile south of US 412/US 64 on Terlton Road and County Road E0570. The population was 77 at the time of the 2020 Census.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Terlton 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 Terlton 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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Terlton, Oklahoma”), CC BY-SA.