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Tonopah, Nevada · 1901–1956

Tonopah Historic Mining Park

AbandonedOpen to the public

Tonopah Historic Mining Park · Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Real history

The park covers 113 acres of former Tonopah Mining Company works. The company, founded in 1901, ceased operating by 1956, and a foundation took over the site in 1992 (Wikipedia).

Ghost stories

We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.

Then and now

Old wooden mine headframe and buildings on a desert hill
Now: Mine works at the park. Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0. Wikimedia Commons

Public access

Open to the public The park says it is open seven days a week except federal and state holidays (Tonopah Historic Mining Park). Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.

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