Step into the past and uncover the rich history of Goldfield, a once-booming gold rush town nestled in the heart of Esmeralda County. Goldfield invites you to experience the spirit of the Old West! When it comes to Western history, it’s hard to beat Goldfield, Nevada. Gold was first discovered in the area in 1902, leading to a massive rush that swelled the population to over 20,000 people by 1907. From 1903 to 1910, Goldfield was the largest city in Nevada. From 1903 to 1940, Goldfield’s mines produced more than $86 million. Major fires in 1905 and in 1906 destroyed several businesses in the town. Another portion of the town was destroyed in 1913 by a flash flood, and in 1923 a fire leveled 54 square blocks. Some of the more famous visitors and residents of Goldfield included Virgil and Wyatt Earp, George Wingfield, Death Valley Scotty, Jack Dempsy, and Governor and late U.S. Senator Tasker Oddie. Today, it is the county seat of Esmeralda County and a popular tourist destination, with around 250 residents, wows with several beautifully preserved, tour-able original buildings, a couple authentic Sagebrush Saloons, rockhounding opportunities, paranormal activity, oddball art, and far more. The Goldfield area is known for its off-road trails and is a popular destination for OHV enthusiasts. The Beatty to Goldfield Adventure Route is a major 115-mile OHV route connecting the towns of Beatty and Goldfield. It consists of mining roads and 4WD routes that pass-through desert and mountain terrain. You will see historic mining sites, varied geologic features, Joshua tree forests, wild burros and more! Come see what life was really like during the boomtown days of the early 1900s, and discover why Goldfield is “A Living Ghost Town” and one of Nevada’s most intriguing historic gems!
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