Shoshone

Shoshone, California, is a small desert town near the southern entrance of Death Valley National Park. Located along Highway 178, Shoshone was originally named Metberry Spring. Later renamed Shoshone was founded in 1910 by Ralph Jacobus "Dad" Fairbanks, a Death Valley businessman. The town remains owned by his descendants. A post office operated at Shoshone from 1915, closed for part of 1920. Shoshone was a stop on the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad which shut down in 1940.
Dublin Gulch Miners Caves
Only a short drive or walk from Highway 178 in Shoshone is a ghost town that looks like no other. Miners dug Dublin Gulch cave homes to escape the extreme desert weather. Up until the early 1970s, the dugout homes were still occupied.
Sources of information:
"Early Shoshone and Tecopa Area", by Ken Lengner and George Ross, 2004
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[@billgannon7690]

Thanks for another great video. I share your love for the beauty of the desert which I first noticed in my late thirties. I was driving across hwy 138 from I15 to hwy 14 and when I was near Pearblossom, CA I saw an enormous area of Joshua trees in full bloom. It was magnificent!

[@daciefusjones8128]

I lived in Pahrump and went to Death Valley high school in Shoshone in 1967,68,69 and 70. a long long time ago. I remember Charlie Brown he had the store gas station and the propane business. going skinny dipping in the hot springs pool late at night was a gas.

[@carolynbatta9525]

Nice people there…Crow Bag great place to eat and a nice museum well worth the stop….thanks. Steve

[@GhostTownWonders]

We agree!

[@davec9244]

Good job a little history lesion and a drive to a special place thank you ALL stay safe

[@GhostTownWonders]

Thanks Dave. Glad you like the video.

[@stephenmoore7085]

can you give us some history of ELY,NEVADA? YOU ARE A TRUE HISTORICAL TREASURE. WE PASSED THOUGH THERE MANY TIMES OVER 25 YEARS VISITING OUR SON IN ARIZONA. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

[@GhostTownWonders]

Ely is on my list. Not sure when I can get there though. Thanks

[@seanyancy1809]

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[@GhostTownWonders]

Thanks for the kind words, Sean. It means a lot to get good reviews for my efforts.

[@stevesyverson8625]

Simply beautiful GTW. I love the history and cinematography that you add to all. You are a treasure

[@GhostTownWonders]

Thanks so much Steve. I am so glad you enjoy the videos.

[@tommontague5721]

Good video.....Thanks!

[@GhostTownWonders]

Glad you liked it!

[@reinerh7777]

very well done, so enjoyed watching, bigggg thumbs up :)

[@GhostTownWonders]

Thanks so much! Your reaction means a lot

[@laurancemesser2913]

I think chappo springs still belongs to the Lee family 😉😎

[@JimFlores-kx2qk]

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[@GhostTownWonders]

Point well taken. I try to improve with each video.

[@donaldperson948]

Looks like a meth lab?