Krupp, Washington — also known as Marlin — is one of the most fascinating near-ghost towns in Eastern Washington. Tucked into a narrow canyon along Crab Creek in Grant County, this tiny town has a population of just around 49 people… making it the smallest incorporated town in Washington State.
But what really makes Krupp unique isn’t just its size — it’s the story behind its name.
Originally called Krupp, the town changed its identity during World War I to distance itself from the German arms manufacturer. The name “Marlin” was adopted locally, honoring early settler Henry Marlin — yet officially, the town is still Krupp to this day.
Like many towns across Eastern Washington, Krupp was built by the railroad and sustained by agriculture. When those faded, so did the town.
Today, what remains is a quiet, nearly forgotten place — a handful of residents, a lone grain elevator, and the echoes of a once-thriving community.
This is the story of Krupp… or Marlin… a town that never quite disappeared.
📍 Located in Grant County, Washington
🚂 Established in the late 1800s along the Great Northern Railway
🌾 Once a thriving agricultural hub
👥 Population: ~49
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