Picher is a ghost town and former city in Ottawa County, northeastern Oklahoma, United States. It was a major national center of lead and zinc mining for more than 100 years in the heart of the Tri-State …

Picher was the most productive mining field in the Tri-State Lead and Zinc District (Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri) and produced more than $20 billion in ore from 1917 to 1947. More than 50 percent of …

Dec 18, 2023 · Picher was founded in Ottawa County in 1913 and soon became a bustling hub for lead and zinc mining — but today it's nothing more than a toxic ghost town.

Located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, Picher was a small town with an illustrious lead and zinc mining record. However, the story quickly turned to one of environmental destruction, health crisis, and, …

Dec 28, 2025 · In Picher, Oklahoma, one storefront held the line longer than most, a pharmacy that stayed lit while the town dimmed. Its story anchors a human scale to a landscape often described by …

Aug 19, 2025 · Picher, in the state of Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania, sits about 100 kilometers from the northern shore of Germany and dates back to the 11th century. More than a decade ago, three …

Recounting the town’s dissolution and documenting its remaining traces, Picher, Oklahoma tells the story of an unfolding ghost town.

Oct 13, 2022 · By 1920, Picher had a population of just under 10,000 and by 1926, hit its peak population of 14,252 residents. Mining in the area was heavy for the next several decades but …

Apr 27, 2025 · Discover the captivating history of Picher, Oklahoma and its scenic surroundings. Uncover the stories behind the old buildings and landmarks in this charming town.

Mar 1, 2024 · Picher, part of the Tri-State Lead and Zinc District that included Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, had the most productive mining field in the district, producing more than $20 billion in ore …