Goldfield (Nevada) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in and county seat of Esmeralda County, Nevada, United States
About Goldfield (Nevada)
A population today of around 300 belies the fact that Goldfield was once the most populated town in Nevada, at the beginning of the 20th century. This was because of gold, and the value of the extracted ore was in the millions. In its time it had a number of poignant events happen, for instance, a lightweight boxing championship match between Oscar Nelson and Joe Gans took place here as did a messy labor strike/military confrontation. It's also where the Earps came to town, Wyatt and Virgil, and where Virgil succumbed to pneumonia after becoming a deputized sheriff. Today, in the shadow of its former self, it's almost hard to imagine this is the seat of Esmeralda County, with as small as it is.
Top Attractions in Goldfield (Nevada)
Explore the best things to see and do in Goldfield (Nevada):
- ★Florence Mining Company Tour
- ★Goldfield Hotel
- ★Goldfield Visitor Center
- ★The Goldfield High School
- ★The International Car Forest
Where to Stay in Goldfield (Nevada)
- 🏨The Goldfield Stop & Stop Inn
Goldfield (Nevada) Travel Guide Sections
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