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
Edgar St. John settled the area in 1876; tin and gold finds brought booms in 1879 and 1884. The Dakota Tin and Gold Mine operated from 1937, and the town was abandoned after a fire destroyed the mill in the 1950s (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 — private property HistoryNet reports that Tinton Enterprises owns the land and bars trespassing (HistoryNet). The map pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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