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Sage

A ghost town of unknown status in Lincoln County County, Wyoming.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Sage has it. Purple Sage is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 535 at the 2010 census.

Lincoln County County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Cumberland — Sage keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Sage

Wyoming's ghost towns were mostly Union Pacific coal camps, built by the railroad and unbuilt when diesel arrived.

Purple Sage is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 535 at the 2010 census.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Sage 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 Sage 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 Sage is roughly 41.5485, -109.3286 — 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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Sage FAQs

01Where is Sage located?
Sage is in Lincoln County County, Wyoming, mapped near 41.5485, -109.3286.
02What county is Sage in?
Sage sits in Lincoln County County, Wyoming. See our full guide to ghost towns in Lincoln County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Sage?
Purple Sage is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 535 at the 2010 census.
04What remains at Sage today?
The on-the-ground condition of Sage 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 Sage?
Here's the honest truth: access to Sage 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 Sage is roughly 41.5485, -109.3286 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Purple Sage, Wyoming”), CC BY-SA.

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