Virginia City, Nevada: The Comstock Lode and the West’s Great Silver Boomtown
Virginia City, Nevada was the boomtown of the Comstock Lode — the first major U.S. silver strike. Explore its mines, Mark Twain lore, and preserved streets.
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Virginia City, Montana: The Gold Camp That Became a Territorial Capital
Home › Montana Ghost Towns › Virginia City Virginia City, Montana: The Gold Camp That Became a Territorial Capital Gold & Silver Mining Montana 17 min read Founded May 26, 1863 Peak Population ~5,000 (town); up to 30,000 (Alder Gulch district) 2020 Census Population 219 Elevation 5,822 ft (1,775 m) County Madison County, Montana Status…
