GERALD

NAME: Gerald
COUNTY: Eureka
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Hot summer, cool winter.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime.
COMMENTS: Interesting country.
REMAINS: Rubble. 

The Central Pacific and Western Pacific railroads used Gerald as a stop during the mid-1880s. Many miners who worked in the nearby Safford mines lived in Gerald. The post office closed on April 30, 1887 and so did Gerald shortly thereafter. Only some rubble remains.

Submitted by: Shawn Hall from his book Romancing Nevada's Past: Ghost Towns And Historic Sites Of Eureka, Lander, And White Pine Counties Click here to purchase his book!

 


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