Some ghost towns feel like museums. Godfrey feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. John Henry "Tiger" Godfrey (August 13, 1921 – September 14, 2008) was an American football player and coach.
Stevens County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Bossburg, Cedarville, Pinkney City — Godfrey keeps them company on the map.
The story of Godfrey
Washington's ghost towns are mill towns and mining camps in country so green the forest is already taking them back.
John Henry "Tiger" Godfrey (August 13, 1921 – September 14, 2008) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Whittier College in Whittier, California from 1960 to 1979, compiling a record of 118–68–6. A native of Tacoma, Washington, Godfrey played college football at the State College of Washington—now known as Washington State University—Was a guard. He first lettered in 1942 during Babe Hollingbery's final year as head coach of the Washington State Cougars.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Godfrey 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 Godfrey 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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Godfrey FAQs
01Where is Godfrey located?
02What county is Godfrey in?
03What is the history of Godfrey?
04What remains at Godfrey today?
05Can you visit Godfrey?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“John Godfrey (American football)”), CC BY-SA.
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