Franklin, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Prying Pandora
N 47° 17.875 W 121° 57.535
10T E 578707 N 5238796
The abandoned coal mining town of Franklin, WA
Waymark Code: WM1NBE
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member LAEOL
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Franklin was a significant mining town in the 1800s, but no more. All that remains are foundations, a cemetery, some artifacts, and bits of coal everywhere.


The primary mine opening is over 1000 feet deep, and it has a rebar covering to keep people from falling in. You can toss rocks in it and listen for a long time before you hear them hit the bottom. As the Washington coal mining industry declined in the 20th century, so did Franklin. It is a town of ghosts now.

Reason for Abandonment: Economic

Date Abandoned: 01/01/1950

Related Web Page: Not listed
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