Hidden in the rolling wheat country of Eastern Washington, Colfax is one of those towns that makes an impression almost immediately.
On this first visit, I drove the streets, explored downtown, captured drone footage over the Palouse hills, and visited the legendary St. Ignatius Hospital—one of the most famous abandoned landmarks in Washington State.
What started as a quick stop turned into something else entirely.
Founded in the 1870s and built on the agricultural wealth of the Palouse wheat economy, Colfax still carries the bones of its past in its brick storefronts, layered hillsides, and historic downtown core.
And then there’s St. Ignatius.
Built in 1893, abandoned for decades, and surrounded by stories of hauntings and forgotten history, it remains one of Eastern Washington’s most striking historic structures.
This isn’t the full story.
It’s a first look.
A reconnaissance trip.
And a promise to return.
📍 Location: Colfax, Washington
🎥 Featuring: Downtown Colfax, Palouse drone footage, and St. Ignatius Hospital
🗺️ Region: Whitman County / The Palouse / Eastern Washington
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