South Pass City, Wyoming
Like other places on this list, South Pass City started as a gold mining town in the mid-1800s and had an initial growth until the gold ran dry. You may think that townspeople abandoned their homes on the first pass, however, it’s not the case.
Many of those who came for the gold decided to stay for the fertile land, setting up homesteads and farms. But this didn’t last long, so South Pass City eventually became an abandoned town. However, the community center turned into a historic site in 1968 thanks to the preservation efforts by the state. Alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, they maintained it to this day.
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