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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]]. |
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]]. |
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Revision as of 18:07, 23 July 2014
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, barber shop, 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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