Aurora, ghost town in Nevada, USA

Aurora is an abandoned settlement in Mineral County listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today it consists of a small number of standing structures that reflect its former role as a mining community.

Aurora began during the mining boom of the 19th century as a significant center for silver and gold extraction. The settlement declined as mining operations slowed and its economic foundation disappeared.

The site is remote and best reached by a vehicle suitable for unpaved roads, especially after heavy rain. Plan your visit during daylight hours and bring plenty of water and supplies.

Aurora's cemetery holds the broken headstone of William E. Carder, a gunfighter killed on the night of December 10, 1864 by a man he had threatened. Thieves toppled the stone his wife Annie erected and tried to carry it off; its pieces now lie sunk into the ground.