Wonder
Wonder Ruins
State: Nevada
County: Churchill County
Founded: 1906
Abandoned: 1920
Peak Population: 1,500
Wonder was a gold mining town that peaked at 1,500 residents. Stone ruins of buildings remain in the remote Wonder Mountains. The town had a newspaper, hospital, and school before gold ran out.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring-Fall
Difficulty: Difficult (very remote)
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- Stone ruins
- Remote access
- 1,500 at peak
Location
Address: Wonder, NV
Coordinates: 39.4833, -117.85