Silver City, Idaho

In 1865, rich silver ore was discovered on War Eagle Mountain overlooking Silver City, Idaho. The War Eagle Mine and over 200 other mines in the area went on to produce more than $60,000,000 of precious metals.

In its "Heyday", Silver City's population was approximately 2,500. There were over 300 homes and 75 businesses including several saloons, general stores, hotels, doctors, and of course, brothels.

Silver City is a Ghost Town of another "caliber". It has escaped commercialism and the shoddy and inaccurate "restoration" work of many other recently occupied Ghost Towns, making it a photographer’s paradise.

The elevation of Silver City is 6,300 feet and due to heavy snowfalls, the roads that lead to Silver City Idaho are only accessible from late May through early November. There is a 'town watchman' that oversees this wonderful and most unique Ghost Town during the winter months.