What This Footage Captured At This Abandoned Oklahoma Missile Silo Is Truly Grim
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From 1962-1965, the 577th Strategic Missile Squadron was based at Altus Air Force Base in Altus, Oklahoma. It housed a total of 12 different missile locations around Altus Air Force Base – 11 missile silos in Oklahoma and one in Texas. While in operation, these missile sites were manned by the US Air Force 24 hours a day/365 days a year. What is now an abandoned missile silo in Oklahoma was once a busy place with lots of secrets.
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But here's the twist. Some of these old missile silos have been refurbished. Like this one that was turned into an Airbnb! So if you ever see a missile silo for sale in Oklahoma it might be a worthwhile investment.
Take a look at this Atlas missile silo in Oklahoma that you can enjoy for a weekend getaway in this video from Silopedia:
What are your thoughts about these creepy old missile silos in Oklahoma? Would you ever explore it, if you could? Or, spend the night in one?
Here at OnlyInYourState, we don’t recommend exploring these places on your own; trespassing just isn’t worth the risk, after all, so it’s best to leave these abandoned military bases in Oklahoma to those who have permission to be there. This could be you if you book a night in one that has been refurbished for that purpose!
Need more abandoned Oklahoma adventures in your life? No worries – check out this list of Oklahoma ghost towns. How many have you been to? Tell us your stories in the comments!
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Abandoned Oklahoma Places To Explore
What are some creepy abandoned places in Oklahoma?
There are more than 2,000 known ghost towns all over the Sooner State, and with a number that high there’s bound to be all sorts of interesting, abandoned places in Oklahoma. Some of the coolest include the beautiful:
- Abandoned church in Atoka
- Eastern State Hospital in Venita
- Washington School of Shawnee
- St Vincent's Asylum in Oklahoma City
What is the most interesting ghost town in Oklahoma?
The strange town of Picher is probably the most interesting ghost town in Oklahoma. What’s so weird about Picher? Good question. See, the thing about Picher is that it’s literally toxic. Thanks to irresponsible mining practices over the years, a buildup of toxic materials began manifesting around town. In the early 1900s, the town was bustling, but it didn’t last. The toxic materials building up around town became too much, especially when it was discovered what was going on. People were asked by the government to leave Picher, and they did – though some chose to stay until an EF4 tornado ripped through in 2008. That’s when the majority of folks left, never to return, ensuring that Picher is one of the most strange, interesting, and literally toxic places in Oklahoma!