Ghost Town USA

Living Historic Towns in Nevada

3 documented towns

There are 3 living historic towns documented in Nevada. Living historic towns never fully died — a small year-round population keeps the old storefronts, churches, and cemeteries alive. Expect a mix of residents, heritage tourism, and genuine frontier character.

Notable examples include Cherry Creek, Gold Point, Unionville. They cluster most densely in White Pine County, Esmeralda County, Pershing County. 3 of these sites are known to be publicly accessible; for the rest, confirm access with landowners or managing agencies first.