Granite
Oregon's smallest incorporated city
State: Oregon
County: Grant County
Founded: 1862
Granite is OREGON'S SMALLEST INCORPORATED CITY—population 24. At peak during the gold rush, 5,000 people lived here. When gold ran out, almost everyone left. But 24 stubborn residents keep the incorporation alive, making it a living ghost town.
Quick Facts
- Oregon's SMALLEST incorporated city
- Population 24—was 5,000
- Still technically a living city
- Had 5 hotels during gold rush
Location
Address: Grant County, Oregon
Coordinates: 44.8139, -118.4261