Wahmonie, Nevada facts for kids
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Wahmonie, Nevada
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 Wahmonie, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Wahmonie, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Elevation | 5,190 ft (1,582 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 857495 |
Wahmonie was a mining town in Nevada that appeared very quickly. It was started because people hoped to find gold there. For a short time, many people lived in Wahmonie. But the gold didn't last, and the town soon became empty. Today, it is known as a ghost town.
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Wahmonie: Nevada's Last Gold Rush Town
Wahmonie was a mining town that popped up in Nevada. It was famous for being the last big "gold rush" in the state. A gold rush happens when many people quickly move to an area. They hope to find valuable minerals like gold.
The Start of a Gold Rush
Wahmonie began in February 1928. It started as a camp for gold miners. By March of that same year, about 500 people lived there. The town grew even more during the summer. Its population reached between 1,000 and 1,500 residents. This was the most people who ever lived in Wahmonie.
Why Wahmonie Didn't Last
Even with so many people, Wahmonie did not last long. Miners did not find enough gold to keep the town going. Because of this, people quickly left the area. The town was soon abandoned.
Wahmonie had a post office for a short time. It was open from April 1928 until April 1929. This shows how quickly the town rose and fell. Wahmonie was also known by another name: Horn Silver Mine.
Where Was Wahmonie?
The place where Wahmonie once stood is in a specific area. It is on the eastern side of Jackass Flats. This location is now part of the Nevada Test Site. The Nevada Test Site is a large area used for special projects.
The Wahmonie Flats area was used for a project called Project Pluto. This project involved a nuclear-powered ramjet. A ramjet is a type of jet engine.
