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Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
The town was named for early resident Leslie C. Hocker and had a post office from 1918 to 1963. At least 18 mines operated in the area in 1918, and the population was 550 in 1940. Mining left the area contaminated and part of the Tar Creek Superfund site (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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