Rochester was a silver-mining town in Pershing County, Nevada, USA, approximately 110 mi (180 km) east of Reno.

[1] In 1914, the Nevada Short Line Railway extended its tracks from Oreana, which was east of Rochester.

The railway struggled to make a profit and to operate on a reasonable schedule through 1915 and into 1916, but the mines were not happy about the service.

Rochester as a town, however, began to wane slowly after 1922, and by 1926 the post office had closed, as had many businesses.

After 1942, the mine was shuttered for long periods, operating only intermittently as silver and gold prices warranted.

Most people had completely left the area by 1951 and at best there was “caretaker” status by a few resolute souls who lived on and off in the few remaining buildings.

Additionally, the remains of the wood towers for the tramway can still be seen on the hillside, and the old rail bed of the Nevada Short Line can be followed much of the way through the canyon.