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Quartzburg

A ghost town of unknown status in Boise County, Idaho.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Quartzburg doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Quartzburg may refer to: Quartzburg, former name of Nashville, California Quartzburg, Kern County, California Quartzburg, Mariposa County, California Quartzburg, Idaho

Boise County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Placerville — Quartzburg keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Quartzburg

Idaho's ghost towns burned fast — placer gold camps that lasted a season, then timber towns the forest is still swallowing.

Quartzburg may refer to: Quartzburg, former name of Nashville, California Quartzburg, Kern County, California Quartzburg, Mariposa County, California Quartzburg, Idaho

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Quartzburg 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Quartzburg 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. The mapped point for Quartzburg is roughly 43.9610, -115.9885 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Quartzburg FAQs

01Where is Quartzburg located?
Quartzburg is in Boise County, Idaho, mapped near 43.9610, -115.9885.
02What county is Quartzburg in?
Quartzburg sits in Boise County, Idaho. See our full guide to ghost towns in Boise County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Quartzburg?
Quartzburg may refer to: Quartzburg, former name of Nashville, California Quartzburg, Kern County, California Quartzburg, Mariposa County, California Quartzburg, Idaho
04What remains at Quartzburg today?
The on-the-ground condition of Quartzburg 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.
05Can you visit Quartzburg?
Here's the honest truth: access to Quartzburg 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. The mapped point for Quartzburg is roughly 43.9610, -115.9885 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Quartzburg”), CC BY-SA.

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