Grantsville Nevada

When silver was first discovered here in 1863 this mining town was quickly built in Grantsville Canyon. In 1877, a 20 stamp mill was built, and by 1879, the population grew to 800. At its peak, Grantsville was comprised of 10 general merchandise stores, a hardware store, blacksmith shops, assay office, tin shop, furniture store, jewelry store, post office, print shop, and several saloons. Town site lots sold for $500 each. Many buildings remain in the area today. Grantsville's first decline was in 1885. The town's on again, off again life has continued throughout the years due to improved mining methods. A large portion of the town was destroyed in the 1980s by a modern day mining company. Grantsville is completely abandoned today.

Grantsville, Nevada in 1890 and 2019

                 

UPDATE: After searching for the cemetery for many years, we finally located it in 2011. There is no longer a road up the hill to the cemetery. Hiking in is the only way to see what little is left. Only mounds and depressions mark the site, along with fallen wooden markers and one standing perimeter fence post.

     

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