Picher,OK

Picher,OK

Sep 29, 2009

Located eight miles north of Miami on U.S. Highway 69 in Ottawa County, Picher is Oklahoma’s most northeastern incorporated city. Its city limits adjoin the Kansas state line. In late 1913 the town developed around the lead and zinc ore strike on Harry Crawfish’s allotment. Picher’s name honored O. S. Picher, owner of the Picher Lead Company....

Location Class: •Ghost Town
City: •Picher
Photographer: •Billy! •Fiend •Psychosaw13
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