Oregon

The Wild West, with its dusty trails, saloons, and cowboys, has captured the imagination of generations. In modern times, the allure of this bygone era still holds strong, as evidenced by the popularity of Western-themed movies, books, and tourist attractions. One such attraction is Greenhorn, a ghost town in Oregon that was once a hub […]

Hardman is located in the picturesque landscape of Oregon, a ghost town that once thrived as a freighting center in the late 19th century. The town’s history is steeped in the pioneering spirit of David Hardman, who first homesteaded the area in the 1870s. Despite its decline after the railroad bypassed it, Hardman remains a

Located in eastern Oregon, Millican is a small ghost town that has been forgotten by most of the world. Established in 1868 by George Millican, the town once had a thriving population and provided a hub for local commerce. However, over the years, the population dwindled and eventually reached a point where only one person

At first glance, Mitchell, Oregon may seem like just another small town along Highway 26. However, beneath its unassuming exterior lies a rich history that has survived natural disasters and continues to shape the town’s identity. Mitchell was once a stopping point on the Dalles-Canyon City Military Road, a crucial route for early settlers and

Nestled in the heart of Douglas County, Oregon lies a small, rainy ghost town called Drain. Despite its eerie past, Drain’s grid system with a rating of 8 makes it an excellent place to explore. With a population of approximately 2,000 people who refuse to live anywhere else, this town has a rich history, including

Nestled in the remote Lake County of eastern Oregon, Paisley is a small town with a rich history. Known for its cold winters and mild summers, the town has a population of approximately 200 residents. Despite being classified as a ghost town, Paisley is far from lifeless. Visitors can explore the remnants of an old

According to the United States Census Bureau, over 19,500 ghost towns are in the country. Among these abandoned settlements is Blitzen, a once-thriving community located in the deserts of Oregon. Despite its remote location and extreme climate, Blitzen was once a bustling town with a post office, school, general store, and saloon. However, over time,

As the saying goes, ‘time heals all wounds,’ but in the case of the abandoned ghost town of Stauffer, time has only deepened the wounds of its past. Located in the isolated NE corner of Lake County off Highway 20, Stauffer is a haunting reminder of the harsh realities of life in the arid and