Ione
One Remaining
State: Nevada
County: Nye County
Founded: 1863
Abandoned: 1880s
Peak Population: 600
Ione was the original Nye County seat, with 600 residents at its peak. When the county seat moved to Belmont, then Tonopah, Ione faded. Today, one resident remains. Stone and adobe ruins dot the landscape.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring-Fall
Difficulty: Moderate (dirt road)
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Former county seat
- One resident today
- Stone/adobe ruins
Location
Address: Ione, NV
Coordinates: 38.95, -117.4333