The stories surrounding this place are WILD. While I doubt they are true, it definitely adds some extra creepiness to this abandoned chapel and cemetery combo - as if it really needs more. Named after John Odell, an early pioneer of Dayton, Oregon, it's unclear how many people are buried in this little cemetery. From … Continue reading Odell Cemetery & Ebenezer Chapel
There's a lot to unpack about this haunted cemetery in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Every few years, it makes the local news for its haunted history, and the resulting paranormal activity allegedly occuring in the nearby homes. It's literally the plot of Poltergeist. When you visit the cemetery, you'll notice that there are very few … Continue reading Comet Lodge Cemetery
Once at the center of the rapidly growing Georgetown neighborhood in Seattle, the Georgetown Steam Plant was built by Stone and Weberster in 1906. It produced power for the city, the Seattle-to-Tacoma Interurban, and for Seattle's popular street trolleys. The massive turbines were originally fired by oil, but switched to coal in 1917. However, hydropower soon … Continue reading Georgetown Steam Plant
Evergreen Washelli is of Seattle's largest cemetery, covering both sides of Aurora Avenue North at a whopping 144 acres. The cemetery was started in 1884 in an area known as Oak Lake by David Denny, one of Seattle's founding fathers. Just a few years later, the Denny plot moved to the current area, and their … Continue reading Evergreen Washelli Seattle Cemetery
Tucked away off Pioneer Highway, the Little White Church on the Hill overlooks the little town of Silvana and the Stillaguamish Valley. Originally built by pioneers, the large white sign states the first service was held in December of 1890. Peace Lutheran Church occasionally still uses it for services on Easter and Christmas, as well … Continue reading Little White Church on the Hill
The Historic McMurray Cemetery, also known as Lake McMurray Cemetery, is tucked away in the Mount Vernon area. While you're driving down SR 9, it's easy to miss if you aren't keeping a careful eye on the right side of the road. According to this board, courtesy of a couple Eagle Scouts, over 150 people … Continue reading McMurray Cemetery
Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, WA might be one of the most frequented cemeteries in the area by tourists. It's famous for being the final resting place of the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Upon entering the cemetery, his memorial is one of the first monuments you'll see. The dome pillars each have pictures of Jimi, … Continue reading Greenwood Memorial Park
Since 1898, the Evergreen Cemetery in Everett, WA has served as the final resting place for families, ranging from Lynnwood to Granite Falls. The little gazebo was once where pallbearers and caskets awaited the funeral processions. Over 50,000 people are buried behind the gates, including a victim of the 1916 Everett Massacre, and several victims … Continue reading Evergreen Cemetery
The Old Mine Trail in Mt. Rainier National Park is a somewhat-hidden gem just slightly off the beaten path. As the name suggests, the trail leads you up a steep hill to the unsealed entrance of an old mine. Drive down the WA-165 N along the Carbon River, about 30 minutes past Carbonado and past … Continue reading Old Mine Trail
Liberty is known for being Washington's oldest mining town. Originally established in 1850 as Williams Creek, it was renamed Meaghersville after Thomas Meagher found gold in the Williams and Swauk creeks in the 1870s. The gold rush brought an influx of miners and their families to the town. Even after the rush died down, some … Continue reading Liberty
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