Goodsprings, Nevada

USA / Nevada / Goodsprings /
 unincorporated area / community, interesting place, CDP - Census Designated Place

Goodsprings was a settlement in the hills seven miles west of Jean. It served as an important town for milling or from the surrounding mines. This or would then be transported by wagon to Jean where it was loaded on trains. Today only a few landmarks are left.

The town has named after a Mr. Joseph Good who headquartered his cattle raising operation there. At first the site was known as Good's Springs but eventually was called Goodsprings. It was a mining camp with a hotel, a saloon that is still standing and in operation, and a general store. The end of World War I also saw the end of Goodsprings as a mining town.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   35°49'47"N   115°25'37"W

Comments

  • Creepy little town...
This article was last modified 9 years ago