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Trinity

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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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Trinity FAQs

01Where is Trinity located?
Trinity is in Chelan County County, Washington, mapped near 48.0746, -120.8526.
02What county is Trinity in?
Trinity sits in Chelan County County, Washington. See our full guide to ghost towns in Chelan County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Trinity?
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).
04What remains at Trinity 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.
05Can you visit Trinity?
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.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Trinity College (Connecticut)”), CC BY-SA.

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