Wild West Ghost Town

Join us on an exciting journey as we explore Pioche, Nevada, a historic Wild West Ghost mining town with a colorful past! Nestled in Lincoln County, near the Utah border, Pioche was established in the 1860s after the discovery of silver. It quickly grew into one of Nevada's most significant and notorious mining towns.
During its boom in the 1870s, Pioche was known for its wealth and lawlessness. The town's silver mines produced vast amounts of ore, attracting miners and fortune seekers from far and wide. With more people killed in gunfights and disputes than from natural causes, Pioche earned a reputation for its violent history, which is evident at the infamous Boot Hill Cemetery.
In our video, we'll visit famous landmarks like the Million Dollar Courthouse, known for its high construction costs and financial scandals, and the Pioche Aerial Tramway, a relic of the town's mining past. We'll also explore preserved buildings and sites that offer a glimpse into Pioche's boomtown days.
Although Pioche's population has dwindled since its peak, the town retains its historic charm and is a must-visit for history buffs and adventure seekers. Join us as we uncover the rich history and scenic beauty of Pioche, Nevada, and dive into the tales of mining wealth, lawlessness, and resilience that define this unique town. Don't miss out on this fascinating exploration!
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[@rhondaz356]

What a fascinating town this is. The history is amazing. I can't think of a place that so obviously has the past, coexisting with the present... I agree. There should be a way to incorporate the past into their present. I saw cars, and a few obviously open buildings, but no signs of children, or action. I would love to go there. Their past is something else. Thank you, Andrea and Steven, for taking us along. 🏚🏡👏🏻☀️👏🏻

[@PinInTheAtlas]

People still live there. There’s a few shops cafes and bars but it was so cold when we filmed. I think people thought we were nutty filming in that weather

[@mobiltec]

6 cents per ton for processing was a hefty fee back then. By the way all those "tailings" you see all over the mountain are not tailings. They are waste rock mounds. Tailings is what is left after processing the ore. All those piles are waste rock from driving the tunnels. At some point in time, it became illegal for anyone to ride in the carts or buckets on the trams due to people falling out. I rode a ski lift once and don't ever want to do it again. LOL

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Those buckets don’t look safe to ride in. But kids will be kids and normally fearless!

[@larryhullinger4141]

If all that was just waist rock the town wouldn't be so damn toxic

[@mobiltec]

@@larryhullinger4141 All of the piles that are outside of adits are waste rock. The tailings happen when milling. In most cases, the milling doesn't happen right in front of the adit. Cept for a few mines like the Gem mine in Jail Canyon.

[@kenp9469]

Since that area was blocked off. I wonder if someone new bought it. Many of the mines, were not played out. They just quit, when the profits were too low. Silvers is worth much more now.

[@richardbeee]

Talk about the Pillsbury dough gal. Yee-Haa! I almost bought the "oldest casino in NV" there. I/we had so much fun exploring around there. Just a blast. Talk about being in my element. Yowzer! A little secret, we miners, even us retired ones, can still make the bedrock. Yee-Haa! Not sure but I always wondered if there isn't a lodge up on Davis Mtn. There.😊 left you another tip. Be cool. Luv ya both.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

It was flipping freezing 🥶 but I was snug in my coat. We love you too. Always so supportive with some poetry and a yee haa!

[@davec9244]

Not that long ago this was a somewhat thriving town what happened. thank you ALL stay safe

[@kerryjacobson5465]

It would be fun to hang out in that old hotel overnight, and listen for disembodied voices and footsteps! Cool town! Thanks for the tour.

[@searkpslendorman]

I AGREE............That hotel would be fantastic to stay in for a week or so to ghost hunt every night! Thanks for showing!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Totally right? Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidensign5172]

Great explore! Court House - Hotel - Miners' Cabins! What a place for BnBs, etc. Never heard of Pioche. Thanks for all the information and the lovely video! Bon Voyage!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

It’s a great place to explore for a couple of days. Better in the warmer weather though!!!

[@pixelpeter3883]

Great little town with lotsa history. Loved the opening shots! Guess it was a bit nippy? :-)

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Freezing

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Love how preserved that place is you been holding this video for a while

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Filmed at the end of March beginning of April this year. Hence the 🥶

[@DecayWithUs]

Wow, amazing little town packed full of juicy history! Thanks for the tour!!! "Lead poisoning" 😂

[@PinInTheAtlas]

That mill would have been the icing on the cake, we just didn’t want to end up like the first 6 or 72 inhabitants for getting too close…

[@lornahardin4563]

This was a good history walk. Thanks..

[@PinInTheAtlas]

You’re welcome Lorna.

[@richardbeee]

Thanks!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

😘

[@brianshersby8979]

Love your humour Steve! (that makes cents) certainly a bleak place with an equally bleak history. Thanks Steve and Andrea

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thanks Brian. Even more bleak with that weather!!!!

[@Britcarjunkie]

You two were lucky enough to be there before tourist season hit - that place turns into a mad house during the summer! Several of the mine claims are still active & working. Been through there countless times, but have only had the chance to drive through the town proper a couple of times - since the old highway isn't too friendly towards modern trucks... Would love to see the mill, but yes, its been fenced off for as long as I can remember: am amazed the tram hasn't been vandalized over the years.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@Britcarjunkie it’s a great little town. Lots to see. Too cold for us to explore everything. End of March when we were there

[@lesleyrobbins1137]

What a way cool semi-ghost town! Almost too much to explore in one day. Would be fun to spend the night in the old hotel. If only the walls could talk!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@lesleyrobbins1137 oh if only. Shame we couldn’t get into the hotel. 🏨

[@doug6885]

We were just there Saturday. Gassed up at the Sinclair and paid our respects over at Boot Hill. I've spent a lot time exploring that area.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

There’s lots to see but most of the good stuff is on private land!

[@doug6885]

@@PinInTheAtlas You just need a Jeep. There's LOTS to see.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@doug6885 🤣

[@Corgis175]

This must have been in winter. Kind of link the steep streets of Jerome.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@Corgis175 very end of March and it was bitter

[@dezertraider]

VERY COOL.THANK YOU..HAPPY 4TH

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Thanks Ralph. You too

[@davidroberts5577]

A dear friend from my past used ta' live and work in this awesome place. Her and her mother owned and operated the bookstore, is it still in town? Wonderful video you two, safe travels.☯️🕊️

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Didn’t notice a book store David but we may have missed it. Lots to take in especially when filming and trying to keep the public out of shot!

[@davidroberts5577]

@@PinInTheAtlas You both have a wonderful journey. Thank you for the response.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@davidroberts5577 you’re welcome and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@davidroberts5577]

@@PinInTheAtlas Your channel is most interesting.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@davidroberts5577 thank you. Much appreciated

[@tinadelwiche416]

What a fascinating place to wonder and ponder how drastic life was. You had to be somewhat of a genius back then if one wanted to endure the hardships in life. It must of been cold and windy the day yous filmed this. This place is haunted at night.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Flipping freezing. It was snowing on and off. It was very end of March or beginning of April. A ghost hunt would be good!

[@tinadelwiche416]

@@PinInTheAtlas yes a change of pace is always good 👍

[@teresapaskell5459]

Love your videos ❤️🇬🇧

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@teresapaskell5459 thank you so much.

[@michelleharrell8452]

Pee low is how I was told Pioche was correctly prounced. Been there several times. There is a fantastic campground called Cathedral Gorge which has many modern conveniences which many campgrounds in Nevada parks are bare bones. The colors are awesome.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

We boondock Michelle. Free is our favourite price 😁

[@michelleharrell8452]

@@PinInTheAtlas OK.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@michelleharrell8452 thanks though. Always good to know where a great campsite is.

[@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw]

Yet another moody masterpiece! The music folds right into the terrain. Did you notice the miner in the ore cart up on a porch roof downtown? Pretty cool. All so evocative. Good show! ⚡️🏚⚡️

[@PinInTheAtlas]

The mannequin you mean? Glad you enjoyed it Deborah.

[@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw]

@PinInTheAtlas OMG yes, the mannequin. Didn't mean to imply I thought it was a person! 😉😉😉

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw 🤣

[@diane1390]

Yup, President Hoover was rather notorious, he was in the White House when the United States slipped into the Great Depression.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@diane1390 would have loved to have been able to get into the hotel!

[@diane1390]

@@PinInTheAtlas my late father was a bellhop at the Californian Hotel and the Fresno Hotel back in their heyday. They're now low income housing, but presidents, actors, and other personalities stayed at both.

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@diane1390 I bet he could tell stories!

[@RaymondCoggins-xd2re]

Another Awesome adventure with my pin and water today awesome place

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Water??? You hungover or just having a break?

[@RaymondCoggins-xd2re]

@@PinInTheAtlas nope I was watching you guys on my break

[@PinInTheAtlas]

@@RaymondCoggins-xd2re ah yes it came out earlier today for some reason!