As Bodie faded, the hospital moved to Bridgeport, becoming the Poor Farm. Residents unable to care for themselves, such as Nevada Territorial Governor Nye's brother, lived at the farm until their death. Finances plagued the farm; the board of supervisors suggested a creative money-saving measure… purchasing whiskey by the barrel! The farms, Doc Sinclair went in search of medical care for himself, ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Leavitt’s Station
Leavitt Meadows is known for its beautiful river, lush trees, and snow-capped mountains. It is a popular destination, especially in fall, when quaking aspens put on a magical show of yellow and red leaves. Hiram Leavitt settled the area in 1865 with a stage stop and a small hotel. Emigrants used the meadows as early as 1852 as part of the Walker River Sonora Emigrant Route. Walker ... VIEW POST
Fariview Ghost Town
Fairview: A biggie off my bucket list! Fairview is one ghost town I thought I might never visit. Fallon Naval Airstation Top Gun cut off access from the valley, as it is a live bombing range. Access is over a mountain top with some really steep hills. It requires an ATV, a skilled driver and someone who knows where they are going. Honey Badger is too high and top-heavy for the ascent/descent. ... VIEW POST
Camp Noble, Aurora & the Owens Valley Indian War
Aurora is known for its mining history, but it also played a role in military history. The short-lived Camp Noble, situated outside Aurora, existed for only a few months, but its presence and the soldiers stationed there left a lasting impact on the region and the town. What role did Camp Noble play in the Owens Valley Indian War? Why was the camp's surgeon murdered in Aurora? The Great Storm ... VIEW POST
Few small stops
Hannapah Hannapah had multiple active periods, all with the same results: nada! The silver mine started in 1902, with development and a town site planned in 1906. Attempts to revive the area all met with the same fate. Sadly, the remaining wooden building collapsed. Volcano There isn't much information on Volcano, except for a dot on the map. It appears to be a mill site, ... VIEW POST
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