Bullion, Nevada Explained

Bullion, Nevada
Settlement Type:Ghost town
Pushpin Map:USA Nevada#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Nevada
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Nevada
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Elko
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2010
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:6670
Coordinates:40.5239°N -115.9964°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

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

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.[1] At present nothing remains but large slag heaps, smelter foundations, stone ruins, and a small cemetery.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/nv/bullion.htm Bullion's page in Ghosttowns.com