Goldfield
State: Nevada
County: Esmeralda County
Founded: 1902
Peak Population: 20,000-40,000
Goldfield was briefly Nevada's largest city (20,000-40,000), producing $86 million in gold. It hosted the 1906 'Fight of the Century'—a 42-round boxing match between Joe Gans and Battling Nelson. Wyatt Earp lived here in 1904. A 1923 fire from a moonshine still destroyed 53 city blocks.
Quick Facts
- The 1906 Gans-Nelson fight went 42 rounds—longest championship bout with gloves
- Wyatt Earp lived here in 1904
- Moonshine still explosion destroyed 53 city blocks
- Still the county seat despite population under 200
Location
Address: Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada
Coordinates: 37.7081, -117.2356