You don't stumble onto Trinity by accident. That's rather the point. Trinity College is a private liberal arts college in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Founded as Washington College in 1823, it is the second-oldest college in the state of Connecticut (after Yale University).
Chelan County County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Blewett, Moore, Winesap — Trinity keeps them company on the map.
The story of Trinity
Washington's ghost towns are mill towns and mining camps in country so green the forest is already taking them back.
Trinity College is a private liberal arts college in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Founded as Washington College in 1823, it is the second-oldest college in the state of Connecticut (after Yale University). Coeducational since 1969, the college enrolls 2,235 students. Trinity offers 41 majors and 28 interdisciplinary minors. The college is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC).
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Trinity 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 Trinity 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 Trinity is roughly 48.0746, -120.8526 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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
Trinity FAQs
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02What county is Trinity in?
03What is the history of Trinity?
04What remains at Trinity today?
05Can you visit Trinity?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Trinity College (Connecticut)”), CC BY-SA.
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