Gold Point
"I was told the 4th of July celebration in Gold Point consists of a few cold ones and a "whopping" parade. All 14 residents of it. It sucks that I missed the celebration by a whopping 12 days." -- July 2008
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| At the junction of SR 266 and SR 774, 7.5 miles north of Gold Point |
37.437045, -117.285313Original Date Visited: 7/14/08
Revisited: 3/29/22
Signed: Both lanes of SR 266
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Exact Description:
Gold Point was initially called Lime Point for the nearby lime deposits found in 1868. Processing difficulties in the 1880's discouraged silver mining locally.
Goldfield ore discoveries in 1902 stimulated area mining interest and high-grade hornsilver was discovered here in 1908. The name was changed to Hornsilver, and typically mining camp development occurred. A newspaper, post office, stores and saloons began operations, and a town of over 225 wood frame buildings, tents and shacks appeared.
The camp assumed the name Gold Point after 1930 when more gold was being mined than silver. Miners were drawn away to essential World War II industries in October 1942, and major mining efforts ceased at Gold Point.
Esmeralda County, Re-Conquered? 2023
Well, here I am in 2023. Over two decades later, loud and proud!
Historic Gold Point: Outdoor Nevada
COVERED IN US 95 ROAD TRIP
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