Frisco, ghost town in Beaver County, Utah
Frisco is a ghost town in Beaver County, Utah, with remains that show it was once a busy mining settlement. The site contains old foundations, crumbling buildings, and distinctive beehive-shaped charcoal kilns made of stone that once processed ore.
Frisco was established in the 1870s after miners discovered large silver deposits. The town boomed during the 1880s when the Horn Silver Mine became one of the world's richest, and a railroad connection brought supplies and shipping access.
The town takes its name from the nearby San Francisco Mountains. The cemetery and remaining stone structures show how residents built a community here, though it quickly became known for its saloons and gambling establishments rather than family life.
The site is located about 15 miles west of Milford and can be accessed via Route 21. Visiting during daytime is best, and you should watch your footing on the uneven ground and stay clear of partially collapsed structures.
When the Horn Silver Mine suddenly collapsed in 1885, the cave-in was so severe that seismic tremors were felt across the region. This single event triggered the rapid decline of a town that had peaked with around 6,000 residents just years earlier.
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