Acme, Oklahoma

Acme is a ghost town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. It had a post office from April 8, 1913 to May 29, 1931.[1]

History

The town of Acme developed when the Acme Cement and Plaster Company built a mill and power plant in the area in 1911.[1] Gypsum was mined from the area. It was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[1] After 1930 the venture became unprofitable and everything closed down. The railroad was abandoned in 1930.[1] Today very little is left of the former town.

Geography

Acme is located at (34.79896, -98.01921).

Elevation is 1,289 feet.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Morris, John (1977). Ghost Towns of Oklahoma. Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press. pp. 229. ISBN 0806114207, 9780806114200. http://books.google.com/books?id=fSqmnpHFEF0C.