Candelaria Nevada – Mineral County Ghost Town

Candelaria was a ghost town in Mineral County, Nevada located about 120 miles south of Falen. The location may be closed due to another local modern mining concern.

The area first received attention in 1864 when Mexican prospectors discovered silver. However it was not until 1879 when European prospectors came into the area that it became a mining town. The Nothern Belle was founded in 1873 and was the towns most profitable mine.

The towns growth was limited by the amount of available water. Water is a requirement for both people and mines. The lack of water caused Candelaria mines to operate the stamp mills dry. This dry stamping process caused a fine particulate dust to fill the air, and many miners suffered from “Miners Consumption” as a result.

For a while, in 1875, there was daily stage service to Columbus Nevada. The Nothern Belle produced about $15 Million in silver. The town itself consistend of two hotels, stores, saloons, and all of major professions of the time, including doctors and attorneys.

Lack of water prevented growth and the populations dwindled. The post office closed in 1939 and 1941 it was truly a ghost town. Today the site is mostly destroyed by a modern mining venture.

Candelaria Town Summary

Name	Candelaria Nevada
Location	Mineral County Nevada
Latitude, Longitude	38.1589, -118.0892
Nevada State Historic Marker	92
GNIS	857457
Elevation	5,715 ft (1,742 m)
Post Office	August 1876 – November 1882 – 1941
Newspaper	True Fissure June 12, 1880 – Dec 4, 1886 Chloride Belt Dec 10, 1890 – Dec 24, 1892

Candelaria Trail Map

Candelaria Personalities

Resources

• Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps, Stanley W Paher
• Nevada Historical Society – Research Library- Nevada Newspaper List