Some places earn their silence — and Martindale is one of them. Henry Clinton Martindale (May 6, 1780 in Berkshire County, Massachusetts – April 22, 1860 in Sandy Hill, Washington County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Franklin County County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Drumheller, Levey, McAdam — Martindale keeps them company on the map.
The story of Martindale
Washington's ghost towns are mill towns and mining camps in country so green the forest is already taking them back.
Henry Clinton Martindale (May 6, 1780 in Berkshire County, Massachusetts – April 22, 1860 in Sandy Hill, Washington County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Martindale 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 Martindale 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 Martindale is roughly 46.2450, -118.9652 — 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
Martindale FAQs
01Where is Martindale located?
02What county is Martindale in?
03What is the history of Martindale?
04What remains at Martindale today?
05Can you visit Martindale?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Henry C. Martindale”), CC BY-SA.
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