Quick Facts
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Greer County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
The map remembers Reed long after the crowds moved on. Darrell R. Reed (born July 28, 1965) is an American former college football player who was a defensive end for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Greer County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Brinkman, Willow — Reed keeps them company on the map.
The story of Reed
Oklahoma's ghost towns got it from both sides — oil booms that built them overnight and the Dust Bowl that emptied them.
Darrell R. Reed (born July 28, 1965) is an American former college football player who was a defensive end for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 1988 NFL draft with the 116th overall pick.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Reed is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Reed is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Darrell Reed”), CC BY-SA.