Winton WA
Winton Washington is now classified on the Internet as a "Ghost Town". A community from long ago with a rich educational and railroad history.
The Mill closing marks the final chapter in Chelan County's lumber mill history.
Winton, Washington was established in 1892 as a camp for the Great Northern Railroad, complete with a train depot and worker housing. At that time, Winton became a thriving community.
By 1900 the village was large enough to merit the building of a schoolhouse. The original school house burnt down between 1921-1925, but was rebuilt in a similar fashion. In time the Winton Mill also opened, providing well over 100 jobs to local residents.
The Winton Mill and railroad were the main job draws to the town, as well as the Longview Fibre Mill. The main road through to Stevens Pass was Winton Road. The town was clustered along the train tracks, by the rail depot and between the Winton Mill.
Sadly, there is absolutely no history documented for the first 50 years of both the schoolhouse and the community of Winton.
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