Scout-History
Gold Rush Days & Ghost Towns (Outdoor Idaho)
Special | 56m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore Idaho's mining history beginning around 1860 and ghost town heritage.
In the 1860's thousands of gold seekers poured into Idaho, intent upon striking it rich. They built cities and mills and tunneled into mountains. After about 2 years the towns disappeared as hopes faded. Hear from descendants, see old photos, learn about Idaho's mining history.
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Scout-History is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
Major Funding provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation
Scout-History
Gold Rush Days & Ghost Towns (Outdoor Idaho)
Special | 56m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
In the 1860's thousands of gold seekers poured into Idaho, intent upon striking it rich. They built cities and mills and tunneled into mountains. After about 2 years the towns disappeared as hopes faded. Hear from descendants, see old photos, learn about Idaho's mining history.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Scout-History is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
Major Funding provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation