37 Miners Killed! Abandoned Coal Mining Ghost Town and Cemetery of Franklin Washington

Exploring Franklin, WA: Washington’s Forgotten Coal Mining Ghost Town ⛏️🏚️ Hidden in the forests of Western Washington state lies the abandoned ghost town of Franklin, WA, a once-thriving coal mining community that has now faded into history. Established in the late 1800s, Franklin boomed as miners flocked to extract coal from its rich underground seams. However, tragedy, labor disputes, and the decline of the coal industry led to its eventual abandonment. Today, all that remains are eerie ruins, mine shafts, and a lonely cemetery, whispering stories of the past. Join us as we hike through the overgrown trails, explore the remnants of this forgotten town, and uncover the history of one of Washington’s most fascinating ghost towns! 📍 Near Black Diamond, WA 🔥 1894 Mine Disaster: 37 lives lost in a suspicious fire ⚠️ Visit with caution: Unstable mine shafts & rugged terrain 🔔 Like & Subscribe for more ghost town adventures! #FranklinWA #CoalMiningDisaster #GhostTown #AbandonedPlaces #forgottenhistorychannel Our historical research on this site came via the following sources https://blackdiamondhistory.wordpress.com https://www.historylink.org Many ghost towns, mines and other forgotten historic sites in Washington State have already disappeared from history and many more are being lost each year to the ravages of time, wildfire, vandalism, and intentional closure. In addition to our many years of photographic documentation of these important historic sites we are now attempting to video document as many sites as we can so there is a lasting record of these places for future generations. We hope you enjoy what we do and will join us on our adventures through a bygone era of Washingtons rich history. Not only do we love the history we explore and document, but we truly enjoy sharing these sites and experiences with our followers and viewers. We appreciate you and thank you for Watching!! #exploringabandonedmines #abandonedmine #mineexploring #abandoned #mining #history #mines #shaft #coalmines #coal #coalmining #urbex #caves #disaster #washingtonstate #ghosttown Instagram www.instagram.com/ghost.wa Facebook www.facebook.com/ghosttownsofwashington Website www.ghosttownsofwashington.com TikTok tiktok.com/@ghost.towns.of.wa