Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America “Oklahoma’s Toxic Ghost Town” S2E2 September 5 2023 on Discovery
Tonight (Tuesday September 5 2023), Discovery broadcasts an episode of the series Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America!
Oklahoma’s Toxic Ghost Town Season 2 Episode 2 Episode Summary
In this episode, viewers will be transported to a time when an upstart mining town played a pivotal role in America’s war efforts during both World Wars, only to face a tragic fate of abandonment later on.
The episode delves into the fascinating story of a mining town that rose to prominence thanks to its rich deposits of lead and zinc. As the demand for these crucial minerals surged during the tumultuous times of World Wars, the town thrived as it fueled the American war effort.
However, the dusty remnants of the mining endeavors that once propelled Picher into the limelight would come back to haunt the town in later years. The episode uncovers the environmental consequences and the toxic legacy left behind by the mining operations, ultimately leading to the town’s heartbreaking descent into abandonment.
What Time is the “Oklahoma’s Toxic Ghost Town” Episode On?
The Oklahoma’s Toxic Ghost Town episode of Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America will be broadcast on September 5 2023 on Discovery at 10:02 PM at ET/PT.
Is the “Oklahoma’s Toxic Ghost Town” Episode New?
The Oklahoma’s Toxic Ghost Town episode of Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America is all new!
Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America Oklahoma’s Toxic Ghost Town Cast & Stars
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Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America Series Information
| Scattered across the United States are abandoned structures, forgotten ruins of the past and monuments to a bygone era that reveal the secrets of a hidden America. |
