Skedee

Oil and Dust

State: Oklahoma County: Pawnee County Founded: 1902 Abandoned: 1940s Peak Population: 500

Skedee boomed with oil discoveries but crashed with the Dust Bowl and oil depletion. A few residents and buildings remain.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Year-round

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 1 hour

Quick Facts

  • Oil boom town
  • Dust Bowl victim
  • Few residents remain

Location

Address: Skedee, Oklahoma

Coordinates: 36.35, -96.65