Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Nevadaville

Ghost town in Gilpin County, Colorado · Central City district

Founded
1859
Peak Population
~4,000
Elevation
8,836 ft
Primary Industry
gold
County
Gilpin
Coordinates
39.7942, -105.5278
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History

Founded the same year as Central City during the 1859 gold rush. Once had 4,000 residents and was the second-largest town in Gilpin County. The Masonic Lodge (1861) is one of the oldest in Colorado. Most structures have been lost to fire and decay.

Visiting Nevadaville

What remains: Few buildings remaining. Masonic Lodge and some structures still stand.

Access: Short drive from Central City on Bald Mountain Road. Passenger car OK.

Photos

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Nevadaville, Gilpin County, Colorado, 1886, Plate 0001
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Nevadaville, Gilpin County, Colorado, 1886, Plate 0001 — Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain)
Aug 1886. 1 Sheet(s).
Aug 1886. 1 Sheet(s). — Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nevadaville?

Nevadaville is located in Gilpin County, Colorado, in the Central City area at an elevation of 8,836 ft, coordinates 39.7942, -105.5278.

Can you visit Nevadaville today?

Short drive from Central City on Bald Mountain Road. Passenger car OK.

What remains at Nevadaville?

Few buildings remaining. Masonic Lodge and some structures still stand.

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