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Reed, OK

Reed, OK

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Built: 1892 | Abandoned: N/A
Status: AbandonedDisappearing Town
Photojournalist: AbandonedOK TeamBilly Dixon

Reed is a small unincorporated community located along State Highway 9 in Greer County. The post office opened September 16, 1892. The town was said to have been named for the first postmaster, John Reed Graham.
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Reed, OK
Michael Schwarz

Starting from a young age, I’ve always loved exploring. I can remember venturing off and scoping out the houses being built in the developing neighborhood right behind my house. As I got older, I found myself appreciating the work and love that went into architecture and just being excited to pass by the beautifully designed places in downtown.

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Michael Schwarz

Starting from a young age, I’ve always loved exploring. I can remember venturing off and scoping out the houses being built in the developing neighborhood right behind my house. As I got older, I found myself appreciating the work and love that went into architecture and just being excited to pass by the beautifully designed places in downtown.

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Santos Fuentes
Santos Fuentes
1 year ago

I grew up in Greer Co. , Mangum, Okla.

sshose
2 years ago

amazing

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Donald Amos
Donald Amos
7 years ago

My granddad was a custodian at the old Reed School I went to Reed School in the sixth grade and the my grand dad's name was Wayne Ballantyne

Daniel peeler
Daniel peeler
4 years ago
Reply to  Donald Amos

You know the peelers

guest
guest
8 years ago

My dad grew up here and is buried at the cemetery. Can't go visit his old farmhouse since they built the new bridge over the river, road it blocked on both ends.

john dickson
john dickson
8 years ago

Are there any one room schools in Oklahoma for sale? If so, please call John at 620-212-0284.

john nelson
john nelson
8 years ago

I went to school there in the early 60s lived near Jay Buckle Springs.

Daniel peeler
Daniel peeler
4 years ago
Reply to  john nelson

Did you know jerrybob peeler

Jimmy Thompson
Jimmy Thompson
8 years ago

If anyone knows who owns the Thompson general store I would love to know . my grand dad was J.E Thompson. Call me if you know at 5803091195

Disney Cartoon
8 years ago

Wow its very nice and have rich of information

jenny
jenny
9 years ago

is this whole place abandoned? why wouldnt someone redo some of this stuff an bring it back to life

Duplex Flanges
9 years ago

An important point to be noted there.

Doug Potter
Doug Potter
9 years ago

My maternal Grandparents, Claude and Ferrel Simmons lived North, just outside Reed. In the early 30s, my Father Clifton Potter and his brothers, Coy Potter and Boots Potter ran a small mechanics shop in Reed. I traveled though and stopped in Reed, at the gas station, many times in my youth, in the early 1950s. It is heartening to see this tribute to Reed. Brings back a flood of memories.

Christine
Christine
10 years ago

On the birth certificate for an uncle, 1920, my grandmother listed her birthplace as Reed (1896). Her father was a circuit riding Methodist minister and farmer. I don't think the family was in Reed very long as each of her 10 siblings was born in a different place. The family moved all over west Texas in Eastern New Mexico for years.

Rebecca
Rebecca
11 years ago

My grandmother was buried in Reed OK in 2000. This place looks like it has been abandoned for decades, though. She went to high school in Reed and I have her old black and white year book. I know it's a long shot, but if anyone stumbles upon grave markers with the last name McAllister please post some pictures. I have never been able to visit.

Roger Moseley
Roger Moseley
11 years ago
Reply to  Rebecca

Hi Rebecca,
My grandparents had a farm just north of Reed and I have heard the McAllister name before. What year was your grandmother born. My dad was Lee Moseley and he was born in 1926. His brother was Gary Moseley and he was born in 1931. I still have some of his school pictures.
Roger Moseley
moseleyr@earthlink.net

Tracy
Tracy
11 years ago
Reply to  Rebecca

at findagrave.com there are 4 McAlisters (one L in name) listed for Reed cemetery. None were buried in 2000. Maybe you could add a memorial page for her there, then submit a photo request. Maybe someone will see the request and post a photo for you.

Lynnila
Lynnila
9 years ago
Reply to  Rebecca

Hi we were @ the Reed cemetary & found 3 graves & I can send you the pics. My email is ltenski1960@aol.com if you are interested.

Tim Poteete
Tim Poteete
3 years ago
Reply to  Rebecca

What were the school’s mascot & colors?

Patti Neal
Patti Neal
3 years ago
Reply to  Rebecca

Rebecca….. you may be able to find the photos of the gravesites on Findagrave.com.

Trey Smart
Trey Smart
2 years ago
Reply to  Rebecca

Would your yearbook happen to have the mascot of Reed School? I am trying to track down mascots of closed schools in Oklahoma

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[…] Reed, Okla., is located in southwest Oklahoma, in Greer County. According to Wikipedia, Reed is a small unincorporated community located along State Highway 9. The post office opened September 16, 1892, and was said to have been named for the first postmaster, John Reed Graham. […]

Patti Neal
Patti Neal
3 years ago

Reed Indians
not sure about the colors

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[…] Reed, Okla., is located in southwest Oklahoma, in Greer County. According to Wikipedia, Reed is a small unincorporated community located along State Highway 9. The post office opened September 16, 1892, and was said to have been named for the first postmaster, John Reed Graham. […]

Darran
Darran
12 years ago

I put up the Southwest Oklahoma Telephone Lettering back when I was in high school fifteen years ago. One of these days that pay phone will be worth some money.

SJB
SJB
13 years ago

My family name is Reed, from Reed Oklahoma. This is a great ghost town to go visit. Especially because half my family is buried in the cemetery…This is great to see!!!

Deborah
Deborah
13 years ago

I'm going to take my Teenage Daughters there to go exploring The old town. My youngest daughter wants to be a photographer. I think this is a great opportunity to start clicking!! TY for sharing this information!

Carl
Carl
13 years ago

I've been through Reed a thousand times, as my grandparents have always lived on the Greer/Harmon line. Mom graduated high school there, Grand-ma too. Uncle started there but was bussed to Mangum once Reed closed the school. I probably had my first ever cheese-and-crackers with my Grand-dad out front of the little store that closed decades ago, my first Mt. Dew at the garage across the road. Great-Aunt still lives there. The dust of that place is still in my bones, I'm sure.

kent ponder
kent ponder
10 years ago
Reply to  Carl

I'm Kent Ponder. My dad, Elmer Ponder, ex-pitcher Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates, was born there in 1893, in a dugout for tornado protection. Later moved to Mangum, where his younger brother became a Chevrolet dealer.
I enjoyed your comments very much.

Roger Moseley
Roger Moseley
9 years ago
Reply to  kent ponder

I have a great picture of a Reed Baseball Team that my grandfather played on around 1925. I sure would like to share it but don't know how I can post it. I can also send it to your email if you would like. My grandfather was William Edward Moseley, Jr. I have more pictures of Reed too. My email address is moseleyr@earthlink.net.

Patti Neal
Patti Neal
3 years ago
Reply to  Carl

My Grandparents owned that grocery store for years – T.J. and Levoi Barton. Prior to that, they owned the service station across the street, which was previously owned by my great Grandfather.

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