Silver City is a ghost town in northwestern Owyhee County, Idaho, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). At its height in the 1880s, it was a gold and silver mining town with a population of around 2,500 and approximately 75 businesses.

2024年11月6日 · Tucked away in the rugged Owyhee Mountains, Silver City is a ghost town that whispers tales of the past. Once a bustling mining hub, it now stands as a testament to Idaho's rich history. Visitors can wander through its dusty streets, imagining the clamor of miners and the hustle of daily life.

Silver City was once one of the largest cities in Idaho, and is now considered a ghost town. The town is located at 6,200 feet above sea level elevation. If you are looking to visit Silver City, Idaho, you can only do so when the roads are open between May and October.

Nestled deep in the mountains of Idaho lies a hauntingly beautiful ghost town that beckons visitors to discover its rich history and unique charm. Silver City, a once-thriving mining town, is now frozen in time, with its original buildings still standing and offering a glimpse into the past.

Silver City, Idaho is one of the few old mining towns that has not burned down or become commercialized. Rugged and picturesque, the 8,000 feet-high Owyhee Mountains surround Silver City which sits at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Visiting the town is like taking a step back in time.

2017年7月6日 · Silver City’s off-the-grid location (and happenstance luck avoiding natural disaster) has largely protected the town from the typical old west decay. Alone, in the mountains, it stands as one of the best-preserved ghost towns in the nation today.

2023年10月3日 · Silver City, Idaho is a well-preserved ghost town that offers outstanding natural beauty and is a photographer's dream. Silver City was one of the main towns in the frontier Idaho Territory, reaching its peak in the 1880s with a population of around 2,500 people.

2022年9月11日 · Silver City has more existing old buildings that haven't burned down or become commercialized than any other ghost town in Idaho. This historic town has about 75 structures dating from the 1860's to the early 1900's. And this is …

2016年4月11日 · Silver City, a former mining town in Idaho, offers a unique blend of historical significance and paranormal intrigue. There is something eerie and humbling to be said about walking down the uneven dirt roads and empty landmarks of Idaho's numerous ghost towns.

2016年6月26日 · Silver City is a ghost town in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States. At its height in the 1880s , it was a gold and silver mining town with a population of around 2,500 and approximately 75 businesses.