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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Taylor FAQs
01Where is Taylor located?
02What county is Taylor in?
03What is the history of Taylor?
04What remains at Taylor today?
05Can you visit Taylor?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Sean Taylor”), CC BY-SA.
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