Florence Ghost Town
Florence Ghost Town
Tucked away in the remote landscape northwest of Riggins, the route leads next to Florence Ghost Town, a town with a significant and colorful history. Virtually hidden in the mountains north of the Salmon River, riders should explore around in search of several old log buildings on various roads branching off the main route. A thriving gold mining camp in 1861 became the city of Florence by 1862 with 9000 residents. Although the town became the first county seat of Idaho County, it didn’t last long and eventually faded away and went to ruin. Another town, New Florence, sprang up nearby when the old Florence area became a quartz mine and placer gold mining wiped the old site off the map. While there’s not much left of the town today, it’s still a good stop to soak in some local history. Once a haven for gold seekers and outlaws, Florence Ghost Town now marks an interesting turnoff for riders headed up the Idaho BDR.
Florence Ghost Town
Florence Ghost Town
Tucked away in the remote landscape northwest of Riggins, the route leads next to Florence Ghost Town, a town with a significant and colorful history. Virtually hidden in the mountains north of the Salmon River, riders should explore around in search of several old log buildings on various roads branching off the main route. A thriving gold mining camp in 1861 became the city of Florence by 1862 with 9000 residents. Although the town became the first county seat of Idaho County, it didn’t last long and eventually faded away and went to ruin. Another town, New Florence, sprang up nearby when the old Florence area became a quartz mine and placer gold mining wiped the old site off the map. While there’s not much left of the town today, it’s still a good stop to soak in some local history. Once a haven for gold seekers and outlaws, Florence Ghost Town now marks an interesting turnoff for riders headed up the Idaho BDR.
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