Gold Point, Nevada
Gold Point began in 1868 and was originally
known as Lime Point. Later, the town was called Hornsilver, after
the discovery of a type of silver ore known as hornsilver.
Silver was mined from 1915 to 1927, until a large gold discovery was
located. From then on more gold than silver was being mined, and
the camp became known as Gold Point. Gold Point is located 30 miles southwest
of Goldfield, eight miles off SR 266, at an elevation of 5,400 feet.
After gold mining declined, Gold Point became a
ghost town. Newcomers are currently restoring some of the old
buildings. Today, the old camp consists of numerous original buildings,
including the post office, which now serves as a museum.
Nearby are waterfalls frequented by wild horses and burros, petroglyphs, hot
springs and petrified woods. Visit Gold Point - rich with Nevada
history.
TourismIn a place where chukar outnumber humans 20 to 1, and rabbits stop traffic, a well-preserved ghost town continues to exist. The old camp is a living history lesson with about 50 buildings still standing, including former Senator Harry Wiley's home and the post office that now serves as a museum. The Post Office Museum is open on most weekends and for large parties. Memorial Day Weekend is the annual Chili Cook-Off with loads of prizes & drawings, food & drink, games for all ages, and live music all day and through the night. For a few days of the year, the population soars to 400, but usually its 7. Gold Point is home to the High Desert Drifters Western Historical Society and the club routinely performs western reenactment and gunfights in the plaza. Guest services are available year round, including electric hook-ups for RV's. Call (775) 482-GOLD for more information and events schedule. One can take a guided tour of the town and mill site or explore on your own the remains of as many as 16 old mining camps and hundreds of mines within a short drive. Keep your eyes open for the abundant wildlife. Nearby nature sites include waterfalls and watering holes frequented by wild horses and burrows, Indian petroglyphs, fossils, petrified woods, and a breathtaking view of Death Valley National Park from Big Molly. Gold Point is truly a friendly ghost town.
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