Keasey isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Keasey is a former settlement in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. It was named after settler Eden W. Keasey, who was also first postmaster of the post office, which operated from August 5, 1890, to 1955.
Columbia County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Apiary, Chapman, Kerry — Keasey keeps them company on the map.
The story of Keasey
Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.
Keasey is a former settlement in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. It was named after settler Eden W. Keasey, who was also first postmaster of the post office, which operated from August 5, 1890, to 1955. There are no remains of the original community due to the destruction of the Portland, Astoria & Pacific Railroad.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Keasey 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 Keasey 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 Keasey is roughly 45.8610, -123.3300 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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
Keasey FAQs
01Where is Keasey located?
02What county is Keasey in?
03What is the history of Keasey?
04What remains at Keasey today?
05Can you visit Keasey?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Keasey, Oregon”), CC BY-SA.
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