Lander, Nevada facts for kids
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Lander, Nevada
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 Lander, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Lander, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lander |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft (1,632 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 847387 |
Lander is a ghost town located in Lander County, Nevada, in the United States. A ghost town is a place where most people have left, often because the main reason for the town's existence, like a mine, closed down. This site is about 24 miles southeast of Battle Mountain.
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History of Lander
Early Days and Silver Mining
The town of Lander began in the 1870s. It was founded because people discovered valuable minerals nearby. Early silver mines in the area included places named Silver Side, Grey Eagle, and Lovie.
By 1883, about 100 people lived in Lander. Several mills were built that year. Mills are factories that process raw ore from mines to extract the valuable metals. These mills helped the town grow.
Mines Close and Gold Discovery
The mills in Lander operated until 1885. After that, they closed down. The amount of ore being dug out of the mines started to decrease. By 1890, mining for silver mostly stopped.
Even though mining slowed, a school was built in 1889. It served children from Lander and nearby mining camps like Utah Mine camp and Mud Springs. The school stayed open until 1898.
In 1905, something new happened. A man named Charles Montgomery found gold about two miles southeast of Lander. This discovery led to the creation of another town called Tenabo, Nevada.
Lander's Last Boom
In the summer of 1906, several new mines opened near Lander. These mines were working well, bringing new life to the area. Lander even had its own post office from October 1906 to October 1909.
By 1907, Lander reached its busiest time, with about 75 people living there. However, this good period didn't last long. The mines were eventually abandoned, meaning people stopped working in them.
Lander slowly became a true ghost town. By 1921, it was completely abandoned. Today, it remains a quiet reminder of Nevada's mining past.
