There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Preston has it. Preston James Richard Wilson (born July 19, 1974) is an American former professional baseball center fielder and currently the manager of the Aberdeen Ironbirds of the MLB Draft League.
Summit County holds 13 documented ghost towns, including Chihuahua, Decatur, Dyersville — Preston keeps them company on the map.
The story of Preston
Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.
Preston James Richard Wilson (born July 19, 1974) is an American former professional baseball center fielder and currently the manager of the Aberdeen Ironbirds of the MLB Draft League. He played all or parts of ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 to 2007 for the New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals. He is both the nephew and stepson of former New York Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson. (Mookie married Wilson's mother after his brother fathered Wilson.)
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Preston 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 Preston 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
Preston FAQs
01Where is Preston located?
02What county is Preston in?
03What is the history of Preston?
04What remains at Preston today?
05Can you visit Preston?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Preston Wilson”), CC BY-SA.
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