Gilmore
End of the Line
State: Idaho
County: Lemhi County
Founded: 1880
Abandoned: 1929
Peak Population: 600
Gilmore was a lead and silver mining town at the end of the Gilmore & Pittsburgh Railroad. When the ore ran out, the railroad closed and the town died. Foundations and a few cabins remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-Fall
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- G&P Railroad terminus
- Lead and silver
- Foundations remain
Location
Address: Gilmore, ID
Coordinates: 44.6333, -113.3167