One of Nevada's most violent early mining camps — by 1872 the Boot Hill cemetery had 75 graves but no one had died of natural causes. The Million Dollar Courthouse (actually cost $1M due to bond fraud) still stands. Documented by desert4wd.com with 24 photos.
Field facts
| Region | Lincoln County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.9297, -114.4522 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1864-1900s |
| Notable | Million Dollar Courthouse |
| Boot Hill | 75 violent deaths before 1872 |
| Access | Paved US-93 |
| Peak Pop. | ~1000 (2010 census ~1007) |
| Fee | Free |
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