12 Boomtowns That Turned Into Ghost Towns

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Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating tales of Boom Towns to Ghost Towns across the United States. From vibrant communities that went bust to ghostly remnants of their former glory, these 12 surprising stories are sure to captivate your imagination. Join us as we uncover the rise and fall of places like Centralia, Pennsylvania, and Tombstone, Arizona. Did you know some of these towns still have residents or have transformed into tourist hotspots? - Explore how Centralia's underground fire led to its haunting status - Discover the silver-lined streets of Calico, California, now a tourist favorite - Unravel the mysteries of Bodie, California, one of the best-preserved ghost towns Got any thoughts on these ghostly tales? Share them in the comments below! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more intriguing adventures. If you’re curious about travel, trends, and why certain locations are popular, this is the channel for you! #UsGhostTowns #BoomTowns #JeromeArizona #GhostTowns #GhostTownTourism CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Centralia, Pennsylvania - Abandoned Town, Coal Fire, Ghost Town 02:21 - Thurmond, West Virginia - Historic Town, Abandoned Railroad, National Park 04:04 - Cisco, Utah - Ghost Town, Mining History, Abandoned Buildings 05:49 - Tombstone, Arizona - Wild West, Historic Mining Town, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral 07:04 - Calico, California - Silver Mining Town, Ghost Town, California History 08:28 - Garnet, Montana - Abandoned Mining Town, Preservation, Ghost Town 09:34 - Glenrio, Texas and New Mexico - Border Town, Abandoned Route 66, Ghost Town 10:56 - Picher, Oklahoma - Superfund Site, Mining History, Abandoned Town

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