Granite
Second Largest City
State: Oregon
County: Grant County
Founded: 1862
Abandoned: 1930s
Peak Population: 5,000
Granite was Oregon's second-largest city in 1900, with 5,000 people mining gold. Now about 40 residents remain in this remote Blue Mountains town.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- From 5,000 to 40
- Second-largest city 1900
- Gold mining history
Location
Address: Granite, Oregon
Coordinates: 44.8111, -118.4167