Mercur
Twice Died
State: Utah
County: Tooele County
Founded: 1870
Abandoned: 1917
Peak Population: 5,000
Mercur burned to the ground in 1902, was rebuilt, then was completely demolished by open-pit gold mining in the 1980s-90s. Nothing remains except mine dumps and a cemetery. The town literally no longer exists.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Burned in 1902
- Demolished by mining
- Only cemetery remains
Location
Address: Mercur, UT (site only)
Coordinates: 40.3167, -112.2333