Nevadaville, Colorado

Nevadaville (also Nevada City and Bald Mountain) is an extinct gold-mining town in Gilpin County, Colorado, United States.

[6] In 1861 a large fire destroyed 50+ buildings, (including naturalist and taxidermist Martha Maxwell's boardinghouse).

The continued prosperity of Nevadaville was assured by the construction of successful ore smelters in nearby Black Hawk.

[7] The Bald Mountain, Colorado Territory, post office operated at Nevadaville from December 16, 1869, until October 15, 1921.

[8] The Post Office Department chose the name Bald Mountain to avoid confusion with other Nevadas and Nevadavilles.

Nevadaville Masonic Lodge #4
Gold from Nevadaville
Nevadaville, (circa 1860)
Map of Colorado highlighting Gilpin County