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Ellendale

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Ellendale feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Ellendale may refer to: United States Ellendale, Delaware Ellendale, Minnesota Ellendale, North Carolina Ellendale, North Dakota Ellendale, Oregon Ellendale, Tennessee Australia Ellendale, Tasmania Alternative name for t

Polk County County holds 10 documented ghost towns, including Airlie, Ballston, Bethel — Ellendale keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Ellendale

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

Ellendale may refer to: United States Ellendale, Delaware Ellendale, Minnesota Ellendale, North Carolina Ellendale, North Dakota Ellendale, Oregon Ellendale, Tennessee Australia Ellendale, Tasmania Alternative name for the Day Cottage

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Ellendale 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Ellendale 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. The mapped point for Ellendale is roughly 44.9298, -123.3562 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Ellendale FAQs

01Where is Ellendale located?
Ellendale is in Polk County County, Oregon, mapped near 44.9298, -123.3562.
02What county is Ellendale in?
Ellendale sits in Polk County County, Oregon. See our full guide to ghost towns in Polk County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Ellendale?
Ellendale may refer to: United States Ellendale, Delaware Ellendale, Minnesota Ellendale, North Carolina Ellendale, North Dakota Ellendale, Oregon Ellendale, Tennessee Australia Ellendale, Tasmania Alternative name for the Day Cottage
04What remains at Ellendale today?
The on-the-ground condition of Ellendale 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.
05Can you visit Ellendale?
Here's the honest truth: access to Ellendale 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. The mapped point for Ellendale is roughly 44.9298, -123.3562 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Ellendale”), CC BY-SA.

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