Bonanza Ghost Town and a Murder Mystery - Idaho
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2021
- Bonanza was inhabited from 1876 and became an established mining town in 1878. The mill near the mine made it necessary for a new town to be built, Custer, just a few miles further. The towns grew together, supported by the Lucky Boy, Black, and the General Custer Mines.
The town was bustling in its heyday with a school, boarding house, many shops and restaurants, a hotel, and several saloons. Even a toll road was built from Bonanza to Challis in 1879. No church was ever constructed, but there are two cemeteries-one serving the townsfolk, the second further up the hill. Boot Hill was going to be the new cemetery. But due to the circumstances of the three buried there, the people thought better of it and left Lizzie and her two husbands alone. In two grass fires, one in 1889 and the second in 1897, the population dwindled, and most miners moved to Custer.
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I suspect the small cabin on wheels was a sheepherder's home. They first roamed with their herds using covered wagons, later used small trailers.
Again... Love the history. That's the main reason we do this I think... Thanks for your hard work in putting this together.
Yes, much thanks to Billy... This was another topnotch, well researched adventure you brought us on, Andrea and Steven. I love the way you not only document the remains of buildings and settlements, but personalize the experiences, as well. We are reminded that real people lived, worked, and died 🙏🏼 in these locations. 🌼🌿🌻
We just love the way you do your research and tell the stories of the places you find. Well done!
The gravesites are really intriguing, given the story and great old towns.
Landscape is awesome and the cabins fit in well with the surroundings. Love the background true stories. Always try and visit cemeteries - gives a feel for the place. Great work guys ! 🙌🏽🤙🏽
That was pretty neat. The story of Lizzy has the making's of a old Western Movie or TV Series. One of the old Carvan has rubber tires. They were built some time in the early 1900's. So parts of the town was still influx even during the 1900's.
Me & my husband just discovered your show the past couple of weeks & we LOVE it! I love that you travel to all the ghost towns & share the history of the areas. I enjoy watching and it is so easy to watch. Thank you for sharing your travels to these fun places with us. I am looking forward to checking out all your shows & many more you share! 🥰 (We live in Utah)
Another great exploration. Tks
So many different building techniques, that makes it hard to age. I should think the heavy snow fall every year has taken it's toll on the structures over the years since they were abandoned.
Another great exploration, mixed with a nice documentary of the history of Bonanza! Thank for sharing your adventure!
Thanks, Billy, for letting Andrea and Steven share this historical town with us. Great explore!
When I was little we went to Lake Tahoe~ Ponderosa Ranch Nevada. That was the show Bonanza... tricky. Another good one... Thanks
Another awesome adventure with the pins have a blessed day Andrea and Steve
Great tour! Thx Billy!
It’s great that you were allowed to document this little town. Enjoyed the building’s and scenery. I would imagine the snow in winter has also taken its toll..
I love that you are able to give the history on most of your adventures. Gramma Candy
I like your exploring vids and the description you give things. Thanks for doing this for those who can't get out there and explore.
Several years ago my husband and I visited this area. Back then we did not see any No Trespassing signs, for if we had seen them, we definitely would not have gone onto the property, for we always adhere to private property signs.There have been others who have filmed this area as well. Good video. Enjoyed it.
Very nice ghost town and nice history lesson. You two are doing a good job and love the scenery.