Abandoned Randsburg: The Mojave Desert's Liveliest Ghost Town

Author(s): Cynthia Ackley Nunn

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Series: Abandoned Union
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781634991353
Related Topics: Abandoned Union, California, West, Latest

DESCRIPTION

Randsburg, California, once a booming and bustling Mojave Desert town during the golden era of gold and silver mining, still lives on.

At one time, this place was peopled with some very interesting characters, like French Marguerite and Fay LeRoy, well-known soiled doves. Miners, outlaws, shady politicians, regular families—all could be found living and working literally side-by-side without the normal societal divisions. With a population of roughly seventy people, the town has earned the reputation as the liveliest ghost town.

Although there are many fascinating old abandoned buildings and structures to explore, the town offers a rich, immersive experience through original old buildings that are still open for business, offering everything from food to antiques and artwork by local artists. Every September, the town goes all-out with Randsburg’s Old West Day celebration, including gun fights, live music, vendors, and people wearing period-era clothing.

If you are looking for history, fun, a relaxed atmosphere, and a good family day out, Randsburg offers all of it. Randsburg is also very popular with dirt-bike riders and motorcyclists all year round.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)

Cynthia “Cindy” Ackley Nunn is a native Southern Californian, now permanently living in North Idaho with her husband,Colin, a Geordie from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. They share their home with a cranky fat cat named Mr. Kitty and a rambunctious Belgian Malinois named Lola.Cindy is proud to share with the world that she has eight beautiful grandchildren. She spends most of her spare time hiking, kayaking and taking photographs. She is a family historian, genealogist and researcher with over thirty-five years of experience. She’s also been running a professional multi-state paranormal investigations team for over thirteen years.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781634991353
FORMAT: Paperback
PUBLISHER: America Through Time
DATE: 7/29/2019
STATE: California
IMAGES: 138
PAGES: 144
DIMENSIONS: 6.5 (w) x 9.25 (h)

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