Curlew
Border Town
State: Washington
County: Ferry County
Founded: 1898
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Gold rush
Curlew was a gold rush town near the Canadian border. The Curlew Lake area drew miners in 1898. About 60 residents remain. The historic Ansorge Hotel (1905) is now a museum.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Near Canadian border
- Ansorge Hotel museum
- 1898 gold rush
Location
Address: Curlew, WA
Coordinates: 48.9167, -118.6167