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Delamar

A ghost town of unknown status in Lincoln County County, Nevada.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Delamar ghost town, Nevada
Photo: Unknown photographer (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Nevada
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Delamar feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Delamar, Nevada, nicknamed The Widowmaker, is a ghost town in central eastern Nevada, United States along the east side of the Delamar Valley. During its heyday, primarily between 1895 and 1900, it produced $13.

Lincoln County County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Bristol Wells, Bullionville, Crystal Springs — Delamar keeps them company on the map.

The story of Delamar

Nevada is ghost-town central: the Comstock made it a state, and a century of played-out bonanzas kept it in ruins.

Delamar, Nevada, nicknamed The Widowmaker, is a ghost town in central eastern Nevada, United States along the east side of the Delamar Valley. During its heyday, primarily between 1895 and 1900, it produced $13.5 million in gold.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Delamar is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Delamar is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Delamar FAQs

Where is Delamar located?
Delamar is in Lincoln County County, Nevada. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Delamar in?
Delamar sits in Lincoln County County, Nevada. See our full guide to ghost towns in Lincoln County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Delamar?
Delamar, Nevada, nicknamed The Widowmaker, is a ghost town in central eastern Nevada, United States along the east side of the Delamar Valley. During its heyday, primarily between 1895 and 1900, it produced $13.5 million in gold.
What remains at Delamar today?
The on-the-ground condition of Delamar is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Delamar?
Here's the honest truth: access to Delamar is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Delamar, Nevada”), CC BY-SA.

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