South Pass City, unincorporated community in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Description
South Pass City is an abandoned mining settlement in the Rocky Mountains made up of wooden buildings and ruins from the 1800s. The site preserves the appearance of a typical gold-mining camp with a saloon, store, and homes that remained after the mining boom of the 1870s faded.
History
The settlement started in 1868 after gold was discovered in the area and quickly became a major mining town in Wyoming. When gold prices dropped and ore supplies ran out, residents abandoned the place beginning in the 1880s.
Practical
The location sits at about 8,900 feet (2,700 meters) in exposed mountainous terrain and access varies by season. Visitors should bring warm clothing and plenty of water since the area is isolated and exposed to the elements.
Did you know?
What stands out is that the settlement shows a complete gold-mining town from the 1800s, including all the facilities a community needed like a church, cemetery, and jail. This makes it a rare example of how daily life was organized during that era.
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