Delamar
The Widowmaker
State: Nevada
County: Lincoln County
Founded: 1894
Abandoned: 1909
Peak Population: 3,000
Delamar was called 'The Widowmaker' because silica dust from dry drilling killed over 400 miners from silicosis. The cemetery is full of young men. Stone ruins and the massive mill foundation remain in remote Lincoln County.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring-Fall
Difficulty: Difficult (4WD)
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- 400+ miners died
- Silica dust
- Called Widowmaker
Location
Address: Delamar, NV
Coordinates: 37.4667, -114.8