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Taylor

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Taylor ghost town, Washington
Plate I — Taylor, WashingtonPhoto: dbking of flickr (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

You don't stumble onto Taylor by accident. That's rather the point. Sean Michael Maurice Taylor (April 1, 1983 – November 27, 2007) was an American professional football player who was a safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).

King County County holds 14 documented ghost towns, including Alpine (King County), Barneston, Franklin — Taylor keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Taylor

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

Sean Michael Maurice Taylor (April 1, 1983 – November 27, 2007) was an American professional football player who was a safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected fifth overall in the 2004 NFL draft by the Redskins, where he played four seasons until his murder in 2007. As a high school player, Taylor led Gulliver Prep to a Florida state championship and set the state record for single-season touchdowns.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Taylor 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 Taylor 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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Taylor FAQs

01Where is Taylor located?
Taylor is in King County County, Washington. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Taylor in?
Taylor sits in King County County, Washington. See our full guide to ghost towns in King County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Taylor?
Sean Michael Maurice Taylor (April 1, 1983 – November 27, 2007) was an American professional football player who was a safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).
04What remains at Taylor today?
The on-the-ground condition of Taylor 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 Taylor?
Here's the honest truth: access to Taylor 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 (“Sean Taylor”), CC BY-SA.

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