Ruby, Okanogan County, Washington

Ruby is a ghost town in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. Silver was discovered in 1886 on the slopes of Ruby Mountain and Peacock hill. By 1887 a mining district was created and a camp grew up beside Salmon Creek. This camp was called Ruby, or Ruby City.[1] Ruby had a population of 700. By 1888, 70 buildings were located along the main street. In 1889, Ruby was declared the county seat. A publication called the Ruby Miner advertised the mineral richness of the area. When the Panic of 1893 caused silver prices to plummet, Ruby was slowly abandoned. Today Ruby is a ghost town.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Local citizens make last visit to deserted city". The Ellensburgh Capital. Oct 28, 1932. p. 6. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  2. ↑ N.L. Barlee (2004), Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns of Northeastern Washington. Hancock House Publishers., ISBN 0-88839-452-7
  3. ↑ Wayne S. Moen. "Conconully Mining District of Okanogan County, Washington" (pdf). Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2012-04-20.

Coordinates: 48°29′57″N 119°43′32″W / 48.49917°N 119.72556°W / 48.49917; -119.72556


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