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Coe

A ghost town of unknown status in Marion County County, Oregon.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

State
Oregon
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some places earn their silence — and Coe is one of them. Coe Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range on the north slope of Mount Hood, at an elevation between 10,500 and 6,400 ft (3,200 and 2,000 m). It was named after Henry C. Coe.

Marion County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Butteville, Champoeg, Jawbone Flats — Coe keeps them company on the map.

The story of Coe

Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.

Coe Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range on the north slope of Mount Hood, at an elevation between 10,500 and 6,400 ft (3,200 and 2,000 m). It was named after Henry C. Coe. Between 1907 and 2004, Coe Glacier lost 15% of its surface area. The glacier terminus retreated 390 metres (1,280 ft) over the same time period.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Coe is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Coe is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Coe FAQs

Where is Coe located?
Coe is in Marion County County, Oregon. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Coe in?
Coe sits in Marion County County, Oregon. See our full guide to ghost towns in Marion County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Coe?
Coe Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range on the north slope of Mount Hood, at an elevation between 10,500 and 6,400 ft (3,200 and 2,000 m). It was named after Henry C. Coe.
What remains at Coe today?
The on-the-ground condition of Coe is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Coe?
Here's the honest truth: access to Coe is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Coe Glacier”), CC BY-SA.

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