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RING DESCRIPTION: A collection of interesting web sites covering Ghost Towns in any state or country, historical sites, the old west, museums, mines and mining camps, rock hounding, and prospecting...plus more!

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Cerro Gordo
Cerro Gordo Ghost Town still surviving after 130 years.

Historical Directory of Kansas Towns
The Historical Directory of Kansas Towns (HDKT) is the original name of the KCN. The HDKT was established before 24-Dec-1993. The HDKT depends largely on user contributions of local history information and links

Ghosts of the Southline
Abandoned towns along the El Paso & Southwestern Railroad in southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona.

Quincy Mine Hoist Association, Inc.
Quincy Mine National Historical Landmark District{;}Cooperating Site of Keweenaw National Historical Park{;}40th year as non-profit org{;}restored 19th and early 20th c. mine site{;}world's largest steam hoist (4 storey, 4 cylinder){;}underground mine tour 1/2 mile in to 7th level{;}Midwest's only cog rail tram, very scenic{;}Interpreting Lake Superior's Copper Mining District, the Copper Country{;}Quincy Mining Co., mineral rights taken out in 1846, incorp. in 1848

Western Ghost Towns
Describes visits by me to several ghost towns in Texas in October 1999 and in New Mexico in April 2000 and April 2001.

Arizona Ghost Town Trips
This site has an up to date listing of towns we have recently been to. includes photos, history and directions

Pony Express Home Station
Ranked among the most remarkable feats to come out of the 1860 American West, the Pony Express was in service from April 1860 to November 1861. Its primary mission was to deliver mail and news between St. Joseph, Missouri, and San Francisco, California.

Okie Legacy Ghostowns
OkieLegacy presents a Collection of Ghostowns, Family Legacies, Family letters and histories from across Oklahoma Territory, Indian Territory and beyond. Be sure to stop by Oakie's Journal and catch up on her weekly eZine of things and history of Oklahoma.

CA-NV Chapter Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA)
California-Nevada chapter of OCTA - activities calendar, newsletter, trail photos, photo stories regarding outings, chapter history, list of officers, membership application, annual symposium, annual national convention

Lost Indiana
Indiana is a vibrant state, with much to offer the visitor or resident, and a bright future in the new century. But as time marches forward, echoes of the past are still spread across the landscape. These pages chronicle my continuing desire to snapshot these markers of our history before they fade forever into dust.

Ghost Towns and Other Strangeness
Focusing on Ghostowns and oddities in the New England area.

Old West Ghosts
Lots of pictures of ghost towns, saloons and cemeteries of the Old West, especially Nevada. Place names of Nevada towns, sidings and mining districts.{;}

Virginia City, Nevada Web Guide
Web Guide to Virginia City, Nevada, once the richest place on earth. Now rich in history, home of the original Bonanza TV series (no, the Ponderosa is really just next door) Virginia City lies in wait for your curious visit. Virginia City, Nevada - [I][B]History for the taking.[/B][/I]

Montana Treks
Montana Treks designs active Montana vacation packages for groups of any size. We offer customized vacation planning and can design a tour of Montana's ghost towns tailored to your interests.

Mining, Prospecting and Treasure Hunting
Predominately GPS locations

Shakespeare Ghost Town - New Mexico, USA
Shakespeare Ghost Town, The Official Homepage of Shakespeare Ghost Town. Located at Lordsburg, New Mexico, USA. Walk the streets trod by Billy The Kid, John Ringo, The Clantons and Others. Walk a portion of the Butterfield Trail. See other points of interest. Hear stories of the Old West as it really was. A National Historic Site - Ranked 4 Ghosts by New Mexico Ghost Towns and Other Little-Known Places and 10 Great Places to Haunt a Ghost Town - USA Today

Terri Lynn's Calico Page
Pictures and details about Calico Ghost Town from my visit in July 2002.

High Sierra Gold Country Visit
Gold country links to historical prospecting and recreational activities in the California Sierra mountains including lodging ski area hiking biking links temperature maps conditions gold prices and more!

Barkerville
Barkerville Gold Rush, stories and pictures from The Cariboo Sentinel and The Gold Rush Trail Journal. History of the gold rush of 1858-1872, the stories of the pioneers and characters of the Canadian old west.

Old Mogo Town NSW Australia
Re-creation pioneer mining township depicting life as it was in the Australian gold rush days of the 1850s. This is a major South Coast tourist attraction where you can pan for gold and step back in time with educational tours and activities. Experience life as in was in early Australia with unique miners cottage accommodation for families, backpackers and groups.

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