Republic
Gold and Fossils
State: Washington
County: Ferry County
Founded: 1896
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 2,000+
Republic was a gold mining town that still has about 1,100 residents. The Stonerose Fossil Center lets visitors dig for 50-million-year-old plant and insect fossils from the famous Eocene fossil beds.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- Stonerose fossils
- Dig your own
- Eocene fossil beds
Location
Address: Republic, WA
Coordinates: 48.65, -118.7333