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Atlas Obscura - Latest • Feb. 9, 2026, 10:15 p.m.
Goldfield Historic High School in Goldfield, Nevada
Goldfield Historic High School is an abandoned schoolhouse located in what was once the largest town in Nevada that illustrates the boom-and-bust cycle seen in mining towns across the American West. It was constructed in mere months in 1907 as one of four local schools built in less than two years—but by 1918 it was the only one still in operation.
Goldfield, Nevada’s history started in 1902 when Tom Fisherman discovered (you guessed it!) gold in the area. Fisherman, who was Native American, showed his gold samples to prospectors Henry Stimler and Billy Marsh, who traveled the 26-ish miles south from Tonopah to the site of his discovery to investigate.
They struck gold on Columbia Mountain, and in the spring of 1903, other prospectors started flocking to the area that would soon be known as Goldfield. And the growing town needed infrastructure, including several schools.
Goldfield, Nevada’s history started in 1902 when Tom Fisherman discovered (you guessed it!) gold in the area. Fisherman, who was Native American, showed his gold samples to prospectors Henry Stimler and Billy Marsh, who traveled the 26-ish miles south from Tonopah to the site of his discovery to investigate.
They struck gold on Columbia Mountain, and in the spring of 1903, other prospectors started flocking to the area that would soon be known as Goldfield. And the growing town needed infrastructure, including several schools.
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