Bullion, Nevada
| Bullion, Nevada | |
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| Ghost town | |
  Bullion, Nevada  Bullion, Nevada Location within the state of Nevada | |
| Coordinates: 40°31′26″N 115°59′47″W / 40.52389°N 115.99639°WCoordinates: 40°31′26″N 115°59′47″W / 40.52389°N 115.99639°W | |
| 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
Municipalities and communities of Elko County, Nevada, United States | ||
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| Indian reservation | ||
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