Kingston
Gem of the Black Range
State: New Mexico
County: Sierra County
Founded: 1882
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 7,000
Kingston was once the largest town in New Mexico Territory with 7,000 people and 22 saloons. Mark Twain and Grover Cleveland visited. The Silver Panic of 1893 killed it. The massive stone Percha Bank stands as a monument to its former glory.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Largest town in NM Territory (1890)
- 22 saloons
- Mark Twain visited
Location
Address: Kingston, NM
Coordinates: 32.9167, -107.7