Most People Have Long Forgotten About This Vacant Ghost Town In Rural Washington
Thanks to Washington’s rich mining history, you’ll find a fair amount of rural ghost towns scattered throughout our state. And while some remain fairly popular spots to visit, others tend to stay quiet and vacant. Molson is one of them.
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Founded in 1900 by promoter George B. Meacham and investor John W. Molson, and for awhile, it was a booming mining town.
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But unfortunately, it didn't last long.
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But in 1909, a farmer who had filed for a homestead suddenly declared that everyone was trespassing and had to leave. All of Molson's citizens were forced to vacate.
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It serves as an open air museum with plenty of historic buildings and artifacts.
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In fact, most people think the schoolhouse is the highlight.
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Halloween is a great time to visit a ghost town.... if you're feeling brave, you can even check out the Old Molson Cemetery.
Looking to get into the Halloween spirit? Take a road trip to some of Washington’s most haunted places.
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