Miner's Delight

Miner's Delight is an abandoned mining settlement in Fremont County, Wyoming, founded during the gold rush era. The site contains about 17 structures, including log cabins, a saloon, a barn, and a shaft house, all built from simple wooden materials.

Gold was discovered in the area in 1868, after which miners came and named the settlement Hamilton City initially. The town experienced boom periods, especially in the early 1900s after new gold strikes, before eventually becoming a ghost town.

The name Miner's Delight reflects the hope that gold seekers held when they found wealth in this area. The simple wooden buildings and modest setup show how a small mining community functioned and lived together in the Wyoming wilderness.

The site is reachable via County Road 237 from Atlantic City and is not fully accessible, so some areas may be difficult for visitors with mobility concerns. Bring sturdy footwear and plan for a simple walk through the site to view the old buildings and mining equipment.

In 1893, letters vanished from a locked mail pouch in a local theft case involving the postmaster's wife. This became the first federal crime case resulting in a woman's conviction in Wyoming's prison system.