Bullion, Nevada

Bullion, Nevada
Ghost town
Bullion, Nevada is located in Nevada
Bullion, Nevada
Bullion, Nevada
Location within the state of Nevada
Bullion, Nevada is located in the United States
Bullion, Nevada
Bullion, Nevada
Bullion, Nevada (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°31′26″N 115°59′47″W / 40.52389°N 115.99639°W / 40.52389; -115.99639
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyElko
Elevation
6,670 ft (2,030 m)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

Bullion is a ghost town in Elko County, in the American state of Nevada.[1]

History

Bullion was established in 1870 after the discovery of silver. Several smelters were built in the town. In 1871, Bullion had a hotel, two saloons, a merchandise store, and 12 houses, three years after Bullion started a period of great crisis with a great exodus of population.[2] At present nothing remains but large slag heaps, smelter foundations, stone ruins, and a small cemetery.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Bullion, Nevada". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b Bullion's page in Ghosttowns.com