GUMBO PIT

NAME: Gumbo Pit COUNTY: Oklahoma ROADS: 2WD GRID: 1 CLIMATE: Cold winters, hot summers BEST TIME TO VISIT: anytime

COMMENTS: Former Union Pacific Railroad stop, now part of Oklahoma City Metro Area. REMAINS: Trees and railroad grade

Located about 200 yards east of NW 5th Street and Ann Arbor Street in Oklahoma City. Former railroad grade descends hill from the north and used to curve eastward to meet main east-west line. Trees but no buildings. Is shown on an 1895 Oklahoma railroad map but does not appear after that. Now suurounded by industrial parks and manufacturers. Northbound spur used to go to Warr Acres Oklahoma, also now within OKC Metro Area. Old northbound spur right-of-way can be seen in spots for about 2 miles going north from Gumbo Pit and crosses an elementary school and housing subdivisions built in the 40's-60's. Gumbo Pit is a curious name for a town. Not really muddy there or anything. Submitted by: Scott Mahathey

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