Location: Kern County, off the US Highway 395, CA Map
Found: 1895
Randsburg Ghost Town is situated in Kern County, off the US
Highway 395 in California in United States. It is one of the most
spectacular abandoned settlements in South- West United States. The
settlement of Randsburg was found in 1895 around gold mines. At its
height Randsburg numbered 2500 residents. Town's history is common
in region. The Yellow Aster Mine bought rights on mining in the
hills making its owners Charles Burcham, John Singleton and
Frederick Mooers millionaires. Others were not so lucky. After over
20 million in gold were extracted from the ground Randsburg's
residents moved on elsewhere. Technically speaking Randsburg is not
a complete ghost town. Parts of the settlements are still inhabited.
However today only few dozen remain in Randsburg and run general
store and a surviving saloon. The first post office at Randsburg
opened in 1896.
Randsburg has an influx of tourism
throughout the year. Most visitors arrive between Fall and Spring
due to the extreme heat of the summer. The annual Western Days
Celebration starts in the third weekend of September, where the town
hosts events such as gun fights, panning for gold, live bands,
dances, and vendors. During Thanksgiving and New Year's Day weekend,
road enthusiasts visit the town's legal trail. Shops in Randsburg
are usually closed for weekdays, only open during weekends for
tourists.