Searchlight
Reid's Hometown
State: Nevada
County: Clark County
Founded: 1897
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 1,500
Searchlight was a gold mining town that once had more people than Las Vegas. Senator Harry Reid grew up here and often spoke about its poverty. About 500 people remain. Historic casino buildings survive.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Fall-Spring
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Harry Reid's birthplace
- Once bigger than Vegas
- Gold mining town
Location
Address: Searchlight, NV
Coordinates: 35.4667, -114.9167