Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
The BLM says the town was founded in 1878 after silver was discovered and grew to 4,000 people; it has restored the schoolhouse and chapel and stabilized other buildings (Bureau of Land Management). Miners struck a silver-lined cavity called the "bridal chamber" that alone yielded 2.5 million troy ounces; it was worked out by 1883, the post office closed in 1955 and the last resident left in 1994 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The Bureau of Land Management lists hours of Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no fees; its Oct. 29, 2026, update warns of hail damage, broken glass and splintered wood at some buildings (Bureau of Land Management). The map pin is approximate. Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
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