Ruby
Silver Queen of the Okanogan
State: Washington
County: Okanogan County
Founded: 1886
Abandoned: 1893 (Silver Panic)
Peak Population: 1,000
Ruby was the first incorporated city in Okanogan County and a leading silver camp. The Silver Panic of 1893 killed it instantly. Stone foundations and cellar holes line the hillside, reclaiming the title of 'Babylon of the West'.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring/Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Planned to be county seat
- Killed by 1893 Silver Panic
- Stone ruins remain
Location
Address: Salmon Creek Rd, WA
Coordinates: 48.5, -119.7333