Oketeyeconne Ghost Town
Georgia31.6431, -85.0806
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Walter F. George Recreation Area · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 12 miAbbeville, AL
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 200 ft61 m
Oketeyeconne is a former settlement in Georgia, listed among the ghost towns of Georgia. It lies at about 200 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Other federal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Oketeyeconne. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Abbeville, AL, about 12 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Dothan, AL, 34 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Roanoke27 mi north
- Pansey34 mi south
- Dewsville39 mi southeast
- Floydtown40 mi southeast
- Cheevertown46 mi southeast
- Jamestown46 mi north
- Suspension48 mi northwest
- Christopher52 mi northeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Other federal land: Walter F. George Recreation Area
PAD-US places this spot on Walter F. George Recreation Area, land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Ft Gaines 2. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Ft Gaines 2 station (USC00093578), 2.7 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.64310, -85.08060 |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Also known as | Oketeyeconne, Georgia, Oketeyeconne, GA |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7081948 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Oketeyeconne ghost town?
In Georgia, at 31.6431, -85.0806. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Abbeville, AL, about 12 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Dothan, AL, 34 miles away.
Can you visit Oketeyeconne?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Walter F. George Recreation Area, land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Oketeyeconne?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Ft Gaines 2. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Oketeyeconne?
Yes. Roanoke (27 mi), Pansey (34 mi), Dewsville (39 mi), Floydtown (40 mi).
