Goldfield
Largest Gold Rush in Nevada
State: Nevada
County: Esmeralda County
Founded: 1902
Abandoned: Never fully
Peak Population: 20,000
Goldfield was Nevada's largest gold rush, exploding to 20,000 people by 1907. The Goldfield Hotel, an elegant four-story landmark, still stands but is abandoned. About 268 people remain - it's still the Esmeralda County seat.
Gold Bonanza
Goldfield produced over $86 million in gold. Miners and promoters (including Tex Rickard) flocked here.
Haunted Hotel
The 1908 Goldfield Hotel is reportedly one of Nevada's most haunted buildings. It has never reopened.
Timeline
- 1902 - Founded Gold discovered
- 1907 - Peak 20,000 residents
- 1910s - Decline Gold exhausted
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Once Nevada's largest city
- Goldfield Hotel reportedly haunted
- Still the county seat
Location
Address: Goldfield, Nevada
Coordinates: 37.7083, -117.2361