The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Okaton had its start in 1906 by the building of the Milwaukee Railroad through that territory. It had a post office, but this closed in 2013; postal service is now provided from Murdo. There was also, until recently, a "western town" tourist attraction with a petting zoo and a functioning store. The town's entire business district had been on the town road furthest from the interstate highway, which bypassed the town; but which was closest to the railroad tracks. The closure of the railroad, followed by the interstate's placement, largely accounted for the town's dwindling.
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The first neighbors to add old photos shape how Okaton’s history is told.
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2000
Nothing in Okaton is on the National Register yet
That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Okaton has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Stamford Bridge in Red Fish, 8 miles away.
Okaton and the nearest listed places
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Then & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.
Stories next door
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