Bullion, Nevada

Bullion, Nevada
Ghost town
Bullion, Nevada

Location within the state of Nevada

Coordinates: 40°31′26″N 115°59′47″W / 40.52389°N 115.99639°W / 40.52389; -115.99639Coordinates: 40°31′26″N 115°59′47″W / 40.52389°N 115.99639°W / 40.52389; -115.99639
Country United States
State Nevada
County Elko
Elevation 6,670 ft (2,030 m)
Time zone Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
  Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)

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

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