Quick Facts
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Multnomah County County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Palestine has it. The Palestine Lodge is a Masonic lodge building in southeast Portland, Oregon listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Multnomah County County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Bridal Veil, Latourell, Vanport — Palestine keeps them company on the map.
The story of Palestine
Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.
The Palestine Lodge is a Masonic lodge building in southeast Portland, Oregon listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Palestine 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 Palestine 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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Palestine Lodge”), CC BY-SA.