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Bullion, Nevada

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Bullion, Nevada
Ghost town
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
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