Quick Facts
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Haskell County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Whitefield doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Whitefield is a town in northwestern Haskell County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 377 at the 2020 census, compared with the figure of 391 recorded in 2010.
Haskell County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Tamaha — Whitefield keeps them company on the map.
The story of Whitefield
Oklahoma's ghost towns got it from both sides — oil booms that built them overnight and the Dust Bowl that emptied them.
Whitefield is a town in northwestern Haskell County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 377 at the 2020 census, compared with the figure of 391 recorded in 2010. It was named for Methodist bishop George Whitefield (1714 - 1770).
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Whitefield 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 Whitefield 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 (“Whitefield, Oklahoma”), CC BY-SA.