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Rhyolite Ghost Town: Ghostly Remains Of The Train Can Still Be Seen Today

Located about 120 miles northwest of Las Vegas, the Rhyolite Ghost Town is a fascinating and eerie reminder of the boom and bust mining towns of the early 20th century. It can be reached via US-95 N and NV-374 W.
 
Founded in 1904 after the discovery of gold in the nearby hills, Rhyolite was once a bustling community with a population of over 5,000 people. The town boasted several saloons, a schoolhouse, and even an opera house. But like many other mining towns, Rhyolite’s fortunes were short-lived, and by 1910, the town had been abandoned.
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Belmont Ghost Town: Haunting Beauty And Ghostly Legends

Tucked away in the mountains of eastern Nevada lies the Belmont Ghost Town, a haunting reminder of the state’s Wild West past. Located about 250 miles northeast of Las Vegas, the town can be reached via US-6 E and State Route 376.
 
Founded in the late 1860s during a silver rush, the town of Belmont was once a bustling community with over 2,000 residents. The town boasted a post office, several saloons, and even a newspaper. But like many other mining towns of the time, Belmont’s fortunes were short-lived.
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Jarbidge Ghost Town: Reminder Of The Rugged Wild West Past

Nestled deep in the mountains of northern Nevada lies the Jarbidge Ghost Town, a haunting reminder of the Wild West’s rugged past. Located about 350 miles northeast of Las Vegas, the town is accessible via US-93 N and State Route 225.
 
The town of Jarbidge was founded in the late 1800s during a gold rush in the area. At its peak, the town had a population of over 1,500 people and boasted several hotels, saloons, and brothels. But like many other mining towns of the time, Jarbidge’s fortunes were short-lived.
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Delamar Ghost Town: Fascinating Ghostly Legends

Deep in the remote wilderness of Nevada lies the Delamar Ghost Town, a haunting reminder of a once-thriving mining community that has long since been abandoned. Located about 150 miles north of Las Vegas, the town is accessible via US-93 N and State Route 322.
 
The town of Delamar was founded in 1894 after the discovery of rich gold and silver deposits in the area. Over the next few decades, the town grew into a bustling community with a population of over 1,500 people. But the town’s fortunes began to decline in the early 1900s, and by the 1930s, Delamar was nothing more than a ghost town.
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Pioche Ghost Town: Destination For History Buffs And Ghost Hunters

Deep in the heart of the Nevada desert lies the Pioche Ghost Town, a haunting reminder of the once-thriving mining community that stood here over a century ago. Located about 175 miles northeast of Las Vegas, the town is accessible via US-93 N and State Route 322.
 
The town of Pioche was founded in 1869 after the discovery of silver in the nearby hills. Over the next few decades, the town grew into a bustling mining community with a population of over 10,000 people. But the town’s fortunes began to decline in the early 1900s, and by the 1950s, Pioche was nothing more than a ghost town.
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Goodsprings Ghost Town: Abundance Of Ghostly Legends

Just a short drive from Las Vegas lies the eerie and desolate Goodsprings Ghost Town. Located in the heart of the Mojave Desert, this once-thriving mining community is now home to only a handful of residents and an abundance of ghostly legends.
 
Visitors to Goodsprings can reach the town by taking I-15 south from Las Vegas and exiting at Jean. From there, follow NV-161 west for about 6 miles until you reach the town.
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St. Thomas Ghost Town: The Ghosts May Not Be Peaceful Here

Nestled on the shores of Lake Mead, just a short drive from Las Vegas, lies the hauntingly beautiful St. Thomas Ghost Town. This once-thriving community was established in the 1860s by Mormon pioneers and served as an important stopover for travelers making their way to California. However, in the 1930s, the town was abandoned and submerged by the rising waters of Lake Mead.
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Nelson Ghost Town: Ghosts Haunting Abandoned Buildings

Nestled in the Eldorado Canyon just outside of Las Vegas, the Nelson Ghost Town is a destination for those seeking a glimpse into the past and the ghosts that still haunt the abandoned buildings.
 
Located approximately 45 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, the Nelson Ghost Town can be reached by taking U.S. Route 95 south to State Route 165, then turning right onto Nelson Road and following it until you reach the town.
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Gold Point Ghost Town: A Haunting Tale of the Wild West

Deep in the heart of the Nevada desert lies the abandoned town of Gold Point. Once a thriving mining community, the town now stands eerily silent, its streets empty and its buildings long abandoned. But the ghosts of the past still linger here, haunting the remains of a town that was once filled with life and promise.
 
Located approximately 190 miles north of Las Vegas, Gold Point was founded in the mid-1800s during the height of the gold rush. The town’s fortunes rose and fell with the price of gold, and at its peak, it was home to over 500 residents. But as the gold began to run out, the town’s population slowly dwindled, and by the early 1900s, it was a ghost town.
 
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Seven Troughs Ghost Town: A Haunting Tale of a Forgotten Past

Nestled in the remote hills of northwestern Nevada lies the abandoned town of Seven Troughs. Once a bustling mining community, the town now stands eerily silent, its streets empty and its buildings long abandoned. But the ghosts of the past still linger here, haunting the remains of a town that was once filled with life and promise.
 
Located approximately 150 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Seven Troughs was founded in the early 1900s during the height of the gold rush. The town was named after a nearby mountain range, which was said to have seven distinct valleys or “troughs.” Prospectors flooded into the area in search of riches, and soon Seven Troughs became a bustling mining town.
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