Ghost Town
Eureka County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
A railroad town that became famous for a long-running practical joke — locals staged fake gunfights and holdups whenever the train arrived, convincing hundreds of eastern passengers that Nevada was a lawless frontier. Stone building foundations remain.
| Region | Eureka County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 40.6102, -116.1987 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1868-1910s |
| Famous For | Staged gunfight hoax for tourists |
| Access | Near I-80 exit |
| Peak Pop. | 600 (1870s); 300 (peak rail era) |
| Fee | Free (respect private property) |
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.