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Mora

A ghost town of unknown status in Clallam County County, Washington.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Mora ghost town, Washington
Plate I — Mora, WashingtonPhoto: Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Mora doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. James Lawrence Mora (born November 19, 1961) is an American football coach who is the head coach at Colorado State University.

Clallam County County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Gettysburg — Mora keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Mora

Washington's ghost towns are mill towns and mining camps in country so green the forest is already taking them back.

James Lawrence Mora (born November 19, 1961) is an American football coach who is the head coach at Colorado State University. He recently was the head coach at the University of Connecticut for four seasons and at UCLA from 2012 to 2017. Prior to taking the job at UCLA, Mora served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL), coaching the Atlanta Falcons from 2004 to 2006 and Seattle Seahawks in 2009. He has also served as an analyst for NFL Network and Fox Sports.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Mora 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 Mora 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 Mora is roughly 47.9212, -124.6180 — 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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Mora FAQs

01Where is Mora located?
Mora is in Clallam County County, Washington, mapped near 47.9212, -124.6180.
02What county is Mora in?
Mora sits in Clallam County County, Washington. See our full guide to ghost towns in Clallam County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Mora?
James Lawrence Mora (born November 19, 1961) is an American football coach who is the head coach at Colorado State University. He recently was the head coach at the University of Connecticut for four seasons and at UCLA from 2012 to 2017.
04What remains at Mora today?
The on-the-ground condition of Mora 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 Mora?
Here's the honest truth: access to Mora 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 Mora is roughly 47.9212, -124.6180 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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