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Wenger

A ghost town of unknown status in Mariposa County, California.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Wenger feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Lauren Ashley Wenger (born March 11, 1984) is an American water polo player for the University of Southern California, who received the 2006 Peter J.

Mariposa County holds 22 documented ghost towns, including Agua Fria, Bagby, Ben Hur — Wenger keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Wenger

California wrote the book on ghost towns, from Gold Rush tent cities to Owens Valley farm towns the aqueduct dried up.

Lauren Ashley Wenger (born March 11, 1984) is an American water polo player for the University of Southern California, who received the 2006 Peter J. Cutino Award as the best collegiate water polo player among Division I NCAA teams. Her position is two-meter defender.

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What you'll find today

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

01Where is Wenger located?
Wenger is in Mariposa County, California. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Wenger in?
Wenger sits in Mariposa County, California. See our full guide to ghost towns in Mariposa County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Wenger?
Lauren Ashley Wenger (born March 11, 1984) is an American water polo player for the University of Southern California, who received the 2006 Peter J. Cutino Award as the best collegiate water polo player among Division I NCAA teams.
04What remains at Wenger today?
The on-the-ground condition of Wenger 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 Wenger?
Here's the honest truth: access to Wenger 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 (“Lauren Wenger”), CC BY-SA.

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