Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Atlantic City

Ghost town in Fremont County, Wyoming · South Pass district

Founded
1868
Peak Population
~2,000
Elevation
7,800 ft
Primary Industry
gold
County
Fremont
Coordinates
42.4947, -108.7306
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History

Sister city to South Pass City during the 1868 gold rush. Unlike its neighbor, Atlantic City never fully died -- a small community has persisted. The Atlantic City Mercantile and Miner's Grubstake (saloon) still operate. A second gold rush in the 1880s-90s brought hydraulic mining. Today about 37 hardy residents remain.

Visiting Atlantic City

What remains: Near-ghost. ~37 residents. Mercantile, saloon, cabins still operating.

Access: County Road 237 from Highway 28. Gravel, passenger car OK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Atlantic City?

Atlantic City is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, in the South Pass area at an elevation of 7,800 ft, coordinates 42.4947, -108.7306.

Can you visit Atlantic City today?

County Road 237 from Highway 28. Gravel, passenger car OK.

What remains at Atlantic City?

Near-ghost. ~37 residents. Mercantile, saloon, cabins still operating.

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