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Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
James Ridpath staked the West Virginia Mine around 1880, and Carbonate was founded in July 1881; by August 200 men lived there. Silver prices began to fall in 1891, and all mines but Iron Hill had closed by 1904. The last resident, Raspberry Brown, died in 1939 (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
Access unverified No official access page was found. The map pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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