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1. unitedstatesghosttowns.com › discover-nevadasDiscover Nevada’s Historic Silver City Ghost Town - United ...

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   Silver City, a ghost town near Carson City, Nevada, boasts a mild winter climate and hot summers, making it a desirable destination for visitors interested in exploring the many original buildings that still stand.

2. www.legendsofamerica.com › nv-silvercitySilver City and Gold Hill – Mining the Comstock Lode in Nevada

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   Silver City, Nevada, 1890 As Nevada State Road 341 winds its way northward to the Queen of the Comstock Lode – Virginia City , it passes through two more mining camps. Though Virginia City got all the glory, Silver City and Gold Hill played an important part in the history of the area.

3. www.tripadvisor.com › Tourism-g45998-Silver_CitySilver City, NV: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ...

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   Can't-miss spots to dine, drink, and feast. Silver City Tourism: Tripadvisor has of Silver City Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Silver City resource.

4. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Tourism-g45998-Silver_CitySilver City, NV: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2024 ...

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   Silver City Tourism: Tripadvisor has of Silver City Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Silver City resource.

5. www.legendsofamerica.com › nv-comstocklodeComstock Lode – Creating Nevada History - Legends of America

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   One of the most important mining discoveries in American History, the Comstock Lode in Nevada, was the first major silver discovery in the United States and virtually ended the California Gold Rush.

6. silvercitynevada.comExplore the Historic Mining Town of Silver City

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   Discover the rich history and charm of Silver City, a historic mining town in Nevada known for its local art scene.

7. westernmininghistory.com › towns › nevadaSilver City Nevada - Western Mining History

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   Silver City was established in 1859 shortly after silver discoveries that resulted in Nevada's Comstock mining rush. In 1861, the town reportedly had a population of 1,200 and was home to boarding houses, saloons, four hotels and extensive stables and corrals.

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   What is Silver City Nevada known for?

   • Silver City was established in 1859 shortly after silver discoveries that resulted in Nevada's Comstock mining rush. In 1861, the town reportedly had a population of 1,200 and was home to boarding houses, saloons, four hotels and extensive stables and corrals.

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   Where is Silver City, Nevada located?

   • Silver City, Nevada is located about 11 miles northeast of Carson City, about 3 north of U.S. Highway 50. You can reach it via Nevada State Road 341. Silver City is about 11 miles northeast of Carson City. Continuing north for just another mile brings visitors to Gold Hill.

   Silver City and Gold Hill – Mining the Comstock Lode in Nevada

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   Is Silver City Virginia City?

   • Silver City has never gained the acclaim and attention of Virginia City. Today there are significant remnants in Silver City, including a handful of historic structures still in use that serve as direct links to the town's rich past.

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   What was Silver City Virginia known for?

   • In 1861, the town reportedly had a population of 1,200 and was home to boarding houses, saloons, four hotels and extensive stables and corrals. Silver City was an important link between the silver mines of Virginia City and the ore processing mills located near Dayton and along the Carson River.

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   Why is Silver City significant?

   • Silver City became an important freighting center with extensive stables and corrals as it served the many people traveling between the Comstock Lode mines of Virginia City and the processing mills located near Dayton and along the Carson River.

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   When did Silver City become a ghost town?

   • Although Silver City has roots in the underground mining boom of the 1860s, by the 1950s the town had become a quiet place, a curiosity for passing tourists who saw it as a ghost town. A shift began in the mid 1960s, however, with the arrival of a new wave of residents, and the town's "cultural re-population" continued for the next 5 decades.

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