3 Wild West Ghost Towns with Fascinating Backstories...

In a way, ghost towns from the wild west are the best preserved footprints of the frontier we now only experience through textbooks and encyclopedias, their crumbling architecture and wayward atmospheres now the symbol of the period’s makeshift attitudes. If one thing is for certain, it’s that with every ghost town comes an incredibly rich story full of both optimistic beginnings and haunted endings, much like the general history of the wild west itself. To gain a better picture of the types of ghost towns still left unpopulated across the barren, dusty plains born of the American frontier’s yesteryear, here are three fascinating ghost towns with a deep connection to the wild west.

0:00 Introduction
1:17 The Ballad of Buckskin Joe
14:44 From Garnet to Gold
21:51 Prisoners of Freeman

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[spusbobmom]

My grandmother was born in Garnet in 1936. Her cabin is no longer there but it is still neat to visit the site.

[AevidaMaedez]

Going to Buckskin Joe's as a kid and growing up was truly something magical. It felt like I was almost really there in the 1850's. So sad it's gone now that's its inthe hands of a private collector, never to be enjoyed again.

[pamavery]

Love the narration by a human not a robot!!! You have captured my interest, just subscribed! TY. You make American history interesting!

[jameskrupka]

My 3rd great-grandpa was a famous figure in the Old West—Alec Majors, one of three creators of the Pony Express, moving freight on the backs of oxen literally pioneering Colorado—and I live here in CO, where his portrait is displayed in stainglass in the state capital’s rotunda. Rando personal comment, but there ya go…

[Heathershusbandbear]

Keep up the hard work. I have enjoyed your videos and content

[johnshields]

Born in Boston in 1960 I've always been fascinated by the frontier, brave souls traveling west into the unknown, I've seen much change in my short time but the human spirit will live on, seeking their place on this beautiful earth. 🌎🙏

[katharinecarmichael]

Bring these times back! The Freedom, Wagons, Horse's Running and more. Pure Freedom. Not the bull and crap of today! We have lost so much. Bring it back!

[TrevorNet]

Fascinating. I would love to see more videos like this.

[EyeofApep]

Awesome, really enjoyed the content and the narration <3

[Aarronneedham]

What an amazing video! For sure subscribing, can’t wait to hear more stories

[DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

I'm so glad you tube put your channel in my path. New sub

[alitlweird]

I love living in Northern Nevada! 🤠
I love *The Old West™️!!*

[bobbygsadventures]

Really enjoyed this. Subscribed to your channel. I live in northern Nevada. I spend a lot of time exploring old ghost towns and started making videos a little while back. I can appreciate all of your research. I try to research the towns I explore. Sometimes it tough finding details so your narration and details are impressive. Thanks

[mimib]

I read about Silverheels years ago. Thank you for mentioning her !

[davidbreen]

neat video. i have seen other video's of Garnet, which is really cool. the other towns i never heard of, but truly fascinating. thank you.

[calilife]

Silver heels 👠! What an amazing lady ! Good video man ! Super cool stuff !

[rickburnett]

Great stuff!! I just subscribed. Keep it coming

[EmmaRawling]

Good job! Mispronunciations or not, clearly a lot of effort went in to this and it paid off 👏🏼

[Rustybucket]

Thankyou Sir for the history lesson 👏👊awesome Job.

[garrettjack]

This video was awesome! I hope you find much success