Pigeon Springs Nevada
Pigeon Springs Overview
Pigeon Springs is a ghost town located in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
I have found references of the town spelled as Pigeon Spring too.
Today visitors are able to see remains of the old town near the spring.
Year Established/Founded
Conflicting dates found and we will update once we know which date is correct.
Pigeon Springs History
During the 1890s the spring was the site of the Pigeon stamp mill and the accompanying settlement contained a saloon, store, and roadhouse for travelers. The mill was active from 1890 – 1907.
Timeline
- 1870 – Gold was discovered in the Green Mountains,
Mines
Gold, silver, lead, and copper.
Post Office
On July 1, 1899, an application was submitted for a post office but on December 12, 1899, it was not approved due to the mining area coming to a standstill.
Elevation
6,395′
Address
Pigeon Springs Road
GPS Coordinates
37° 25′ 12.75″ N, 117° 40′ 4.31″ W and 37° 25′ 0.90″ N, 117° 40′ 0.47″ W
(Coordinates of the Pigeon mill and the ghost town)