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The Mineral County Museum has a fine collection of all local history. There are fossils that were found in the valleys, Native American artifacts that from the local tribes, and miscellaneous objects from the early pioneer days and mining industries.
The museum is not huge, but could take you some time to visit if you read all the placards and notices.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 400 Tenth St.
Phone: (775) 945-5142
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Being so closely tied to the US Military Depot, Hawthorne has a long military history.
It is only fitting that there be an Ordnance Museum. There are objects on display from pre-WWII to modern day items. Some are displayed in a as-is condition. Others have been artistically altered into various sculptures, like windmills, and the popular "Fin Field".
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 925 E Street (US HW-95)
Phone: 775-945-5400
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"In 1860 gold was discovered in Aurora, 30 miles southwest of present day Hawthorne, Nevada. For a while both Nevada and California claimed that the rich gold fields of Aurora belonged in their state. Both states made Aurora the county seat for a new county, Mono County California and Esmeralda County Nevada. This led to great confusion during the next presidential election as citizens could vote at the Nevada polls then walk down the street and vote again at the California polls.
Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain, came to the flourishing town of Aurora to work as a miner and later described his experiences in his book, Roughing It."
There is still much to see there, but unfortunately many of the buildings were torn down for their brick values.
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30 miles SW of Hawthorne. It is dirt road all the way, and is not maintained in the winter so travel at your own discretion. If you have a 4x4, you can continue 15 more miles to the wonderful ghost town of Bodie CA. (arguably the best in USA)
Updated Aug 27, 2007
Website: http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/nv/aurora.html
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