Delamar
State: Nevada
County: Lincoln County
Founded: 1892
Abandoned: 1909
Peak Population: 1,500-3,000
Delamar was called 'The Widow Maker' because silica dust from the dry-crushing mills killed hundreds of miners from silicosis. At peak, 1,500-3,000 lived here producing $13 million in gold. The deadly working conditions were legendary—so many miners died that their widows gave the town its grim nickname.
Quick Facts
- Known as 'The Widow Maker' for killing so many miners
- Silica dust from dry-crushing mills caused deadly silicosis
- So many miners died that widows became the town's defining feature
- Produced $13 million before workers refused to die for gold
Location
Address: Lincoln County, Nevada
Coordinates: 37.4647, -114.7331