Hubby found a hand-forged nail lying on a rarely used ranch road. Now, I have another piece of a mystery on my hands. Ranch History The original deed to our ranch was on September 15, 1864, to "Decotah or Sioux Half Breed." Given under my hand ect. (seal) By President Abraham Lincoln.Patent, September 15, 1864 The deed later mentions the woman's name and that she is a widow from ... VIEW POST
Recent Ghost Towns & Travel Updates
Chollar Mine, Virginia City
Visiting Chollar Mine has been on my list for some time. I had seen pictures of the mine entrance and I decided it was time to tour the famous one-hundred-and-sixty-year-old mine. Since I was in Virginia City, I decided to visit a few locations for an upcoming article on my favorite places off "C" Street. Ghost Towning After two weeks of being under quarantine, I was ready to get out and ... VIEW POST
Surprise Stamp Mill, Nevada
Nevada has many remaining surprises for the backroads traveler. Great Basin Exploring stumbled across an almost unknown 5-stamp mill during his travels and shared the rare find with me. Ghost Towning Jared, Great Basin Exploring, and I have a running joke that someday he will tell me about a site I haven't visited. Of course, it is a half-joke as he has been in many places I haven't. ... VIEW POST
Virginia City “Spite House”
Before touring Chollar Mine, I had some time to kill and debated what to explore in Virginia City. Then, I remembered an article I read about “spite houses .” It took a little searching, but I found the infamous Virginia City spite house. According to local lore, a miner wanted a house with many windows. After touring the mine, I can see why he wanted good airflow and abundant light. So he ... VIEW POST
Just for spite
Virginia City After two weeks of a sick family, being ill, and under quarantine, I was ready to get out and explore. Friday, everyone was working or busy, so I headed to Virginia City by myself. My goal was the Chollar Mine, but I thought I should explore as long as I was there. I photographed the Fourth Ward School Museum and St. Mary's Art Center. Daughters of Charity opened St. Mary's ... VIEW POST
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