| Gold
Point Nevada has gone from about bustling mining
town to just a few residents these days. In its heyday in
1908, there were 225 tents and buildings and about 1,000 people.
For years, gold and silver were mined from the nearby hills,
but as the ore disappeared so did the people. To renew interest
in the town, the camp was renamed Gold Point in 1930. The
name change did little to change the luck of the town and
the buildings slowly began to fade away. Thanks to the efforts
of Sheriff Herb Robbins the towns buildings are now being
restored so future generations can visit a real live Nevada
ghost town. Gold Point is off the beaten path so plan ahead
before you head out on your trip to the ghost town. During
the year the town holds several events including a Memorial
Day Weekend Chili Cook-Off. |
