Cle Elum
Cemetery of 25 Nationalities
State: Washington
County: Kittitas County
Founded: 1886
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Coal town
Cle Elum and neighboring Roslyn were coal mining towns that attracted immigrants from across Europe. The Roslyn Cemeteries have 25 separate ethnic sections - Italian, Polish, Serbian, etc. - reflecting the diverse workforce that dug the coal.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- 25 ethnic cemetery sections
- Coal mining heritage
- Near Northern Exposure filming
Location
Address: Cle Elum, WA
Coordinates: 47.1833, -120.9333