Roslyn

Roslyn is a small city in Kittitas County in the Cascade Mountains, situated about 80 miles (130 kilometers) east of Seattle at 685 meters (2,250 feet) elevation. The downtown area contains several historic buildings that remain from earlier decades.

The Northern Pacific Coal Company founded the city in 1886 to extract coal deposits in the region. The place became a major coal-mining hub, reaching peak activity around 1910.

The place grew from workers who came from many different parts of Europe and beyond, and their families built the neighborhoods you see today. Walking through town, you can still see how this mixed heritage shows up in the buildings and street layouts.

You can walk through the city and explore the historic buildings in the downtown area at your own pace. The location is easiest to visit during warmer months, as winter weather and snow can affect road access.

The cemetery is organized into separate sections based on the national origins of those buried there, a layout that reflects the immigration patterns of the early mining workers. This arrangement tells the story of how different groups settled the community.

Location: Kittitas County

Elevation above the sea: 685 m

Website: http://ci.roslyn.wa.us

GPS coordinates: 47.22500,-121.00306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:54