Goodsprings Travel Guide

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The oldest marked grave is that of Anna Nimmer buried 1890. It is a sober reminder that life is precious and enjoy it. It also reminds us of all those past pioneers are still treasures and its a honor to pay your respects to them.

You can see those who are resting here: Goodsprings Cemetery

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The first school in Goodsprings was established m 1907 in a tent southwest of the Yellow Pine store with Miss Winifred Hardy as the teacher. The doors of Goodsprings School opened in September, 1913, to the sound of the bell on its roof. The one-room structure was built by C.W. Price for the total of $2,000. There was a small cloak room just inside the front door and a small library beside that. Outhouses were in the back. The teacher, Miss Katherine Williams, was paid $100 per month, $5 of that was for her janitor work. ~ In 1916, it was necessary to add two rooms onto the back of the school. For the sum of $2,305 Dodds & Williams received the contract This addition became the classroom area of the school while the front room was saved for assemblies and socials. At this time a janitor was hired, and the teacher was removed from that duty. ~ Over the years the school has been remodeled inside and outside, but the basic structure still stands today, including the bell. The school is still in use today.http://goodsprings.org/walkingtour.html

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It reads:

GOODSPRINGS
(Mining District 1856-1957)
Ore deposits readily recognized in the faulted and folded limestone deposits of this district remained unworked until 1856, when the Mormons developed a single lead mine at Potosi--probably the oldest lode mine in Nevada.

Named for cattleman Joseph Good, the open springs area was developed into the mining-ranching community of Goodsprings by A.G. Campbell.

With completion of the Los Angeles-Salt Lake Railroad in 1905 and the narrow-gauge Yellow Pine Railroad from Jean to Goodsprings in 1911, transportation costs of the oxidized zinc minerals were reduced. The peak year of operations was reached in 1916, and Goodsprings then had 800 residents.

This district, with the greatest variety of valuable minerals in Nevada, produced a total of $25 million primarily in lead and zinc, with lesser amounts of gold, silver, copper, molybdenum, vanadium, nickel, cobalt, platinum, palladium and uranium.

Nevada State Historical Marker #102.

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It reads: George Fayle moved to southern Nevada from Calico, California, in 1904. He settled at Goodsprings Junction, which was later renamed for his wife Jean. In 1912, he moved to Goodsprings. He built the Pioneer Saloon in 1913, later building the Fayle General Store and the Fayle Hotel. Though he died in the flu epidemic of 1918, his vision lived on through his saloon, still a center of community life. Later owners have also affected the community, none more so than "Poppa Doc" Hedrick, who raised money for local causes and ran a local ambulance service.
Dedicated November 4, 2001
Queho Posse, Chapter 1919
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Built by George Fayle in 1913. It was constructed of pressed tin sheeting covering the exterior and a lovely cherry wood bar. The Pioneer is the only remaining saloon that remains of many that use to be here.

We went in, but did not stay. We were expecting to find a place to eat because they advertise this on their web site. We didn't see anything other than picnic tables outside and it was too cold to sit outside. No place to eat inside and way too much like a smokey biker bar to bring your family. I am not a fan of second hand smoke.

Yet it has some wonderful history to it, so its worth taking the time to explore and to browse all the lovely historical photographs. Maybe listen to a story or two.

The General Store serves it's local community with supplies as well as souvenirs. During its hey day as the Goodsprings Cafe, it served hungry local miners 3 meals a day. It was built around the same time of the Pioneer Saloon in 1907.