Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
The camp began in 1913 as Tar River, per the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS), and was platted as Cardin in 1918; OHS dates the official name change to 1920. Sources differ on the original name: Wikipedia gives Tar Creek. It disincorporated in 1938 and reincorporated in 1983. The post office closed on February 28, 2009, and the population was listed as zero by November 2010 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Access unverified No official access page was found. The map pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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