Old Yakima
Moved for Railroad
State: Washington
County: Yakima County
Founded: 1860s
Abandoned: 1884
Peak Population: County seat
Old Yakima was the original county seat. When the Northern Pacific Railroad bypassed the town, 100 buildings were moved 4 miles to 'North Yakima' (now Yakima). Old Yakima became Union Gap.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- 100 buildings moved
- Railroad bypassed it
- Now Union Gap
Location
Address: Union Gap, WA
Coordinates: 46.5333, -120.4667