Abandoned and Toxic: The Haunting History of Picher 🥴
Discovery and Boom
In 1913, lead and zinc ore were discovered in northeastern Oklahoma, leading to the rapid establishment of Picher. Named after O.S. Picher, the owner of Picher Lead Company, the town flourished, reaching a… pic.twitter.com/lB2rJLFhDA— Detective Tiger's Stories (@TBBOB2) August 8, 2024