Cardin
Poisoned Sisters
State: Oklahoma
County: Ottawa County
Founded: 1913
Abandoned: 2010 (buyout)
Peak Population: Unknown
Cardin, along with Picher, was part of the massive Tri-State mining district. Decades of lead and zinc mining undermined the ground and poisoned the water. The federal government bought out the town, and the post office closed in 2009.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Daylight
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Neighbor to Picher
- Population 0 since 2010
- Buildings razed
Location
Address: Cardin, OK
Coordinates: 36.9689, -94.8519