The Epic Tale Of Cerro Gordo

Today we discover the story of America’s most unusual Ghost town Cerro Gordo California. Made famous by the towns unusual owner Brent Underwood of Ghost town living - its legacy is enjoyed by fans from around the world. @Ghost Town Living also happens to be my favourite Youtube channel.

According to https://cerrogordomines.com/

Cerro Gordo is located on the western slope of the Inyo Mountains about seven miles east of Keeler and thirty miles south of Independence. It was the first major silver strike in Owens Valley. Long before the area was developed, Mexicans had been crawling the mountain they called Cerro Gordo, meaning “Fat Hill,” looking for silver. However, an early group was attacked by Indians and three of the five prospectors were killed. Two were held captive and when they were released, were required to promise never to return. However, after Fort Independence was established and the Indian activity subsided, the Mexicans came back in 1862.

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Edit by Rishi Mittal

Index:
0:00 - The California Silver boom
2:52 - The business men of the west
3:50 - Forming the Union Mining Company
4:51 - Cerro Gordo, the father of LA
5:50 - Zinc mines of Cerro Gordo
6:33 - The decline of Cerro Gordo
7:38 - The History of the American Hotel
8:00 - The condition of buildings at Cerro Gordo
8:27 - Ghost town enthusiasts and modern owners
9:41 - Cerro Gordo’s internet fame (Brent Underwood)
11:10 - The American Hotel Fire
12:13 - The Future of Cerro Gordo

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