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Preston

A ghost town of unknown status in Summit County, Colorado.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Preston ghost town, Colorado
Plate I — Preston, ColoradoPhoto: User shgmom56 on Flickr (Original version) User UCinternational (Crop) (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

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.

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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.)

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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.

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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.

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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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Preston FAQs

01Where is Preston located?
Preston is in Summit County, Colorado. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Preston in?
Preston sits in Summit County, Colorado. See our full guide to ghost towns in Summit County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Preston?
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.
04What remains at Preston 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.
05Can you visit Preston?
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.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Preston Wilson”), CC BY-SA.

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