Govan
High School on the Plains
State: Washington
County: Lincoln County
Founded: 1889
Abandoned: 1940s
Peak Population: 300
Govan was a Central Washington railroad town. Fire destroyed the business district in 1911. Bypass by US Route 2 sealed its fate. The striking wooden Govan Schoolhouse (1905) stands alone in the wheat fields, a favorite of photographers.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Famous abandoned schoolhouse
- Scene of axe murders in 1902
- Located on US Route 2
Location
Address: US Route 2, Govan, WA
Coordinates: 47.7811, -118.8256