Washington Ghost Town
Autauga County, Alabama32.4061, -86.4572
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
State-owned Submerged Lands · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 3 miPrattville, AL
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 120 ft37 m
Washington is a former settlement in Autauga County, Alabama, listed among the ghost towns of Alabama. It lies at about 120 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Washington. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Prattville, AL, about 3 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Montgomery, AL, 12 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Stanton34 mi northwest
- Kowaliga37 mi northeast
- Cahaba38 mi west
- Ruthven51 mi southwest
- Gantts Quarry52 mi north
- Suspension53 mi east
- Prairie Bluff58 mi west
- Nadawah59 mi southwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
State land: State-owned Submerged Lands
PAD-US places this spot on State-owned Submerged Lands, land managed by the state natural resources agency. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Montgomery Ap. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Montgomery Ap station (USW00013895), 7.9 miles away. About 51.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Autauga County, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.40610, -86.45720 |
| Elevation | 120 ft (37 m) |
| Also known as | Washington, Alabama, Washington, AL |
| Sources | Wikidata Q18217658 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Washington ghost town?
In Autauga County, Alabama, at 32.4061, -86.4572. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Prattville, AL, about 3 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Montgomery, AL, 12 miles away.
Can you visit Washington?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on State-owned Submerged Lands, land managed by the state natural resources agency. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Washington?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Montgomery Ap. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Washington?
Yes. Stanton (34 mi), Kowaliga (37 mi), Cahaba (38 mi).
