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'''Leadpoint''' is a [[ghost town]] in [[Stevens County, Washington|Stevens County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], [[United States]]. The town is located in the mountains southeast of [[Northport, Washington|Northport]]. Leadpoint was a mining town founded during the 1890s. High grade [[lead]] was discovered in the area which led to the creation of Leadpoint. Leadpoint had a population of 200. It had a hotel, general store, |
'''Leadpoint''' is a [[ghost town]] in [[Stevens County, Washington|Stevens County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], [[United States]]. The town is located in the mountains southeast of [[Northport, Washington|Northport]]. Leadpoint was a mining town founded during the 1890s. High grade [[lead]] was discovered in the area which led to the creation of Leadpoint. Leadpoint had a population of 200. It had a hotel, general store, barbershop, and several other businesses. Eventually, Leadpoint became a ghost town.<ref>{{citation |
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| title = Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns of Northeastern Washington. Hancock House Publishers. |
| title = Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns of Northeastern Washington. Hancock House Publishers. |
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Revision as of 06:56, 11 February 2021
Leadpoint is a ghost town in Stevens County, Washington, United States. The town is located in the mountains southeast of Northport. Leadpoint was a mining town founded during the 1890s. High grade lead was discovered in the area which led to the creation of Leadpoint. Leadpoint had a population of 200. It had a hotel, general store, barbershop, and several other businesses. Eventually, Leadpoint became a ghost town.[1]
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail passes through Leadpoint along its 1,200 mile journey from the Continental Divide in Montana to the Pacific Ocean in Washington.
References
- ^ N.L. Barlee (2004), Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns of Northeastern Washington. Hancock House Publishers., ISBN 0-88839-452-7
48°54′34″N 117°35′15″W / 48.90944°N 117.58750°W
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The Lead Point One Room Schoolhouse still stands in the town. (physical inspection)