Bonanza Ghost Town and a Murder Mystery - Idaho

Bonanza was inhabited from 1876 and became an established mining town in 1878. The mill near the mine made it necessary for a new town to be built, Custer, just a few miles further. The towns grew together, supported by the Lucky Boy, Black, and the General Custer Mines.
The town was bustling in its heyday with a school, boarding house, many shops and restaurants, a hotel, and several saloons. Even a toll road was built from Bonanza to Challis in 1879. No church was ever constructed, but there are two cemeteries-one serving the townsfolk, the second further up the hill. Boot Hill was going to be the new cemetery. But due to the circumstances of the three buried there, the people thought better of it and left Lizzie and her two husbands alone. In two grass fires, one in 1889 and the second in 1897, the population dwindled, and most miners moved to Custer.
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  • @janblake9468
    @janblake94682 жыл бұрын

    I suspect the small cabin on wheels was a sheepherder's home. They first roamed with their herds using covered wagons, later used small trailers.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Never thought of that, Jan. Sounds logical now you mention it.

  • @bradbundy1471
    @bradbundy14712 жыл бұрын

    We just love the way you do your research and tell the stories of the places you find. Well done!

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Brad. Glad you are enjoying our adventures.

  • @mobiltec
    @mobiltec2 жыл бұрын

    Again... Love the history. That's the main reason we do this I think... Thanks for your hard work in putting this together.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. We love to remember all the hard work of those who came before us. If walls could talk, eh?

  • @freddking4389
    @freddking43892 жыл бұрын

    Another great exploration. Tks

  • @rhondaz356
    @rhondaz3562 жыл бұрын

    Yes, much thanks to Billy... This was another topnotch, well researched adventure you brought us on, Andrea and Steven. I love the way you not only document the remains of buildings and settlements, but personalize the experiences, as well. We are reminded that real people lived, worked, and died 🙏🏼 in these locations. 🌼🌿🌻

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Billy was wonderful. He gave us some of the history behind the buildings. It was a bonus that his grandparents built and worked there. It is great that we were able to meet someone who has deep ties to the area and the knowledge to bring the past back to life.

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 Жыл бұрын

    The gravesites are really intriguing, given the story and great old towns.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    Жыл бұрын

    Love the old stories of these places!

  • @LeslieRaby
    @LeslieRaby2 жыл бұрын

    Me & my husband just discovered your show the past couple of weeks & we LOVE it! I love that you travel to all the ghost towns & share the history of the areas. I enjoy watching and it is so easy to watch. Thank you for sharing your travels to these fun places with us. I am looking forward to checking out all your shows & many more you share! 🥰 (We live in Utah)

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, Leslie. We have many more adventures to come and not all of them are ghost towns. We both love history and find it so incredibly interesting to explore and research the places. Some of our earlier videos are a little cringe-worthy and we didn't have mics back then. Hopefully, you will enjoy them just at much.

  • @LeslieRaby

    @LeslieRaby

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PinInTheAtlas There is not a doubt we will enjoy all your videos. You both are fun people & thank you again for what you do! Utah has some amazing places to explore. A lot of history here. Good luck in your endeavors!

  • @seebreannarowdscrosshere6312
    @seebreannarowdscrosshere63122 жыл бұрын

    When I was little we went to Lake Tahoe~ Ponderosa Ranch Nevada. That was the show Bonanza... tricky. Another good one... Thanks

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, Breanna.

  • @paulsimonds9270
    @paulsimonds92702 жыл бұрын

    Very nice ghost town and nice history lesson. You two are doing a good job and love the scenery.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, Paul. More to come.

  • @ralphpatrick3071
    @ralphpatrick30712 жыл бұрын

    It’s great that you were allowed to document this little town. Enjoyed the building’s and scenery. I would imagine the snow in winter has also taken its toll..

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ralph. Glad you enjoyed it. Billy was great allowing us to film around his town. He makes an appearance in our next video - Yankee Dredge.

  • @joeya.4849
    @joeya.48492 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Billy, for letting Andrea and Steven share this historical town with us. Great explore!

  • @gaylewilliamson9183
    @gaylewilliamson91832 жыл бұрын

    Thank you two so very much.I love our history.Take care and God Bless .👍❤️🇺🇸

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gayle, we do too it is so much fun to retrace these steps.

  • @candymcclure2476
    @candymcclure2476 Жыл бұрын

    I love that you are able to give the history on most of your adventures. Gramma Candy

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    Жыл бұрын

    We do our best Candy, wherever possible.

  • @kerryjacobson5465
    @kerryjacobson54652 жыл бұрын

    Another great exploration, mixed with a nice documentary of the history of Bonanza! Thank for sharing your adventure!

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Kerry. Billy's Grandad and Dad were involved in the Yankee Forge Dredge - our next video. We hope you continue to enjoy our "pins".

  • @bernardofitzpatrick5403
    @bernardofitzpatrick54032 жыл бұрын

    Landscape is awesome and the cabins fit in well with the surroundings. Love the background true stories. Always try and visit cemeteries - gives a feel for the place. Great work guys ! 🙌🏽🤙🏽

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Bernardo. Glad you enjoyed this adventure.

  • @Nickwillfixit
    @Nickwillfixit2 жыл бұрын

    So many different building techniques, that makes it hard to age. I should think the heavy snow fall every year has taken it's toll on the structures over the years since they were abandoned. Bonanza I remember that series my grandfather and father were well into the cowboy era, tv program's films and books dozens of them LOL. Sad story just goes to show how far back this sort of revenge killing's happened so nothing new. The wheeled buildings were probably built to keep up with the rise and demise of towns when something valuable was dug out then the bust when the Gol. Silver etc ran dry easier to put your cows horse's or motorised vehicle to move to the next Gold rush pull up and either start mining or selling your wares or food stuff, so no delay while building a dwelling and better than a flimsy tent in the harsh enviroment. Again thanks for the tour much enjoy them.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    The harsh winters most certainly have added to the dilapidation. At least there was no graffiti or signs of vandalism. We remember Bonanza too. It was a great TV show with plenty of re-runs. We figured that the buildings on wheels had been moved from further up the town, and it makes sense what you suggested about people being able to move their homes more easily. Glad you enjoyed our explore, Nick.

  • @waynebender8835
    @waynebender88352 жыл бұрын

    That was pretty neat. The story of Lizzy has the making's of a old Western Movie or TV Series. One of the old Carvan has rubber tires. They were built some time in the early 1900's. So parts of the town was still influx even during the 1900's. Thanks Billy for allowing the remains of the town to be video!🙂👍

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was a very interesting story a real "Cold Case" he was a very nice man and makes an appearance in our next video!

  • @waynebender8835

    @waynebender8835

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PinInTheAtlas 🙂👍

  • @raymondcoggins297
    @raymondcoggins2972 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome adventure with the pins have a blessed day Andrea and Steve

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    As always, thanks for watching, Raymond.

  • @jasonmiller7593
    @jasonmiller75932 жыл бұрын

    I like your exploring vids and the description you give things. Thanks for doing this for those who can't get out there and explore.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jason. We're glad you were able to join us on our explore. Lots more to come.

  • @paularogers3549
    @paularogers35492 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful place. The story was so interesting. Who knows what really happened. Love stories are so interesting. So nice they gave someone stating there. What a place to stay at. Awesome. I’d love it. Thanks to Billy for letting us visit his place. Hanks guys

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    That they are, Paula. We did find the remains of Charles' cabin. Wonder what happened to the locket?

  • @skaycgoldenridge
    @skaycgoldenridge2 жыл бұрын

    Several years ago my husband and I visited this area. Back then we did not see any No Trespassing signs, for if we had seen them, we definitely would not have gone onto the property, for we always adhere to private property signs.There have been others who have filmed this area as well. Good video. Enjoyed it.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is such a beautiful area we really enjoy it. Thank you so much for watching our video we are glad you enjoyed it.

  • @skaycgoldenridge

    @skaycgoldenridge

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PinInTheAtlas You're welcome and thank you for your quick reply :)

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@skaycgoldenridge Absolutely!

  • @jimmiddleton5093
    @jimmiddleton50932 жыл бұрын

    Always a good day when you get a notification of a new Pin In the Atlas video 😁 A great video as always

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them, Jim. Lots more "pins" to come.

  • @sistergoldenhair2231
    @sistergoldenhair22312 жыл бұрын

    Great tour! Thx Billy!

  • @DecayWithUs
    @DecayWithUs2 жыл бұрын

    Really great video you guys! Even has a nice little "true crime" twist!

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Yes, a very interesting story. We even went to Stanley and found Charles's cabin (the pics we put in).

  • @johnchalleen3278
    @johnchalleen32782 жыл бұрын

    Shambles, good word. I don't recall anyone using it in ages. Cool location 👍

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL. Thanks, John. Glad you enjoyed the explore.

  • @nevadageologist
    @nevadageologist2 жыл бұрын

    Wow great video! I live in Idaho but I haven't seen this area. Thank you for sharing!

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! This area has lots of interesting places to explore, including the Yankee Dredge, which is our next video. There are several ghost towns and even hot springs.

  • @rikspector
    @rikspector2 жыл бұрын

    Andrea and Steve, MY guess is that all those roofs collapsed under the weight of winter snow. Those trees they used look really gnarly, nothing lie the notched beams you've seen in other communities. That was a rather "grave' ending:) Cheers, Rik Spector

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    That sounds like a good guess to us also, the winters we have been told are very harsh in those mountains. Love the one liners Rik!

  • @davidleadford6511
    @davidleadford6511 Жыл бұрын

    Did you have a chance to drive further up the main road (Custer Motorway) to visit the town of Custer? That's another old town that's filled with a lot of interesting buildings, mining equipment, and even a poker table with a bullet hole in it.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes David, we did. The video is called Death by Snowslide. Try this link. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/an6EwcedetG8lc4.html

  • @SueMoe
    @SueMoe2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. Appreciate the work you put in to make these. I always learn something new by watching! I never thought about the way graves are placed, and looked it up! Some of the ancient religions (based on the sun) would bury the dead facing east so that they could face the "new day" and the "rising sun." Fascinating stuff! Thanks for expanding my brain wonderful travelers! Always look forward to your videos! 👍

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Sue. That means a lot to us, we are both very honoured that we can share those fun facts and for the continued support!

  • @janetfraser-dickma9825
    @janetfraser-dickma98252 жыл бұрын

    Love it..Janet from Wallace..Blessings

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, Janet. We have more in our Idaho series to come.

  • @tractorhyatt7044
    @tractorhyatt70442 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steve and Andrea! Idaho sure is a beautiful state. Are you seeing or feeling any signs of autumn up there? 🇺🇸👍🚜

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some days are cooler than others, and of course the smoke from the fires doesn't help. glad you came along on our explore. Many more "pins" to come.

  • @raulacosta5703
    @raulacosta57032 жыл бұрын

    OTRO EXELENTE VIDEO FELICIDADES

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gracias, Raul. Nos alegra que haya disfrutado de nuestra exploración.

  • @queencoins9913
    @queencoins9913 Жыл бұрын

    I definitely want to meet Mr. Billy. Yes, great land and definitely. I'm going to be coming up there. Cause I got the claim so I definitely wanted to my history. Awesome video, dude.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you this was a really fun place lots of great history. Good luck with your claim!

  • @queencoins9913

    @queencoins9913

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PinInTheAtlas thanks 😊

  • @roseapple8786
    @roseapple87862 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting story.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rose, glad you enjoyed this one.

  • @pixelpeter3883
    @pixelpeter38832 жыл бұрын

    Love the nice and smooth panos! ;-) Nice exploration guys. Just getting things clear: as this is a privately owned ghosttown, you wouldn't be able to explore here on your own at all?

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can see some of the buildings along the road, and anyone can go to both of the cemeteries. The saloon which Billy's grandpa built and the barn (plus a few others) are all on private property, so permission is required.

  • @pixelpeter3883

    @pixelpeter3883

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PinInTheAtlas Thanks for the quick answer ;-)

  • @candymcclure2476
    @candymcclure2476 Жыл бұрын

    It looks like there is a carpet on the floor of the last little building. Gramma candy

  • @queencoins9913
    @queencoins9913 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, that's cool, how's the weather coming up there soon? I just got this claim, so I'm excited.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    Жыл бұрын

    Not in the area, but a friend told us there is a heat wave in Idaho at the moment.

  • @Leola-yk4oq
    @Leola-yk4oq4 ай бұрын

    Yes alot of ghost towns you can not visit unfortunately, but there is a few you can. I live in Idaho.

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    4 ай бұрын

    We love Idaho. One of our favourite states.

  • @dezertraider
    @dezertraider2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU BILLY,BIG HIGH FIVE,,,THANK YOU GUYS..EXCELLENT,,,BEEN THROUGH CHEHALIS,LOOK FOR LEWIS N CLARK TRAILS...LOOK FOR HOT SPRING...WOW.THE WX IS GOURGUST!,,WHAT A SKY..SAFE TRAVELS..GETTING COLD THERE AT NIGHT?

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    We drove along the Lewis and Clark trail and stopped at all the info plaques it is really incredible. Some locals told us about a few really good hot springs to check out. We have a lot Pinned on our map to get back to and explore!

  • @dezertraider

    @dezertraider

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PinInTheAtlas LOL.TAKE YOUR TIME AND ENJOY THAT BEAUTIFUL STATE...ANDERSON RESERVOIR/PINE/FEATHERVILLE..FREE FS CAMPING..OH IF YOU GO TO PINE,GO ON TUESDAY.THE SENIOR CENTER IS MASSIVE LOG CABIN AND SERVES A SUPER GOOD LUNCH FOR CHEAP..SAFE TRAVELS..TY

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee2 жыл бұрын

    Been gone for a couple weeks. Just cause i was gone don't mean i got dumber.Everybody knows that Bonanza is up by lake Tahoe. Ain't no Hoss, little Joe, ....and where the hales is Ben.:):) As always great video!!

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    So Glad to have these comments back Richard!

  • @RaoulThomas007
    @RaoulThomas0072 жыл бұрын

    That solid rubber, wood spoked tire is quite the find. 4:30. Maybe off of a 1915 Smith Form-A-Truck - Model T Ford. It would be fun to contact Bodie State Park and ask the Park Ranger’s if they have any history on Richard and Lizzy. They are on Facebook and it’s amazing what they know about Bodie and its population. They really left Bodie before she hit her peak, so I wonder why they moved north?

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is a great idea thanks Raoul! Perhaps they thought this town would have been the better option, would be great to find out!

  • @lymasl
    @lymasl Жыл бұрын

    I hope you got to check out the dredge....

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    Жыл бұрын

    We did. Here's the link. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gniB3MFrh6Wdk8o.html

  • @pamelacapps8359
    @pamelacapps8359 Жыл бұрын

    There is also Bonanza Wyoming and in Colorado and possibly in Utah

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. It seems to be a popular name Pamela. Will have to check the other locations out too.

  • @donaldconnolly220
    @donaldconnolly2202 жыл бұрын

    When you see those around nails you're looking at a building that the locals put back together for the tourists.....

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bonanza isn't a tourist stop. As you saw from the video, it is all on private property. Fortunately for us, Bobby the owner gave us permission to look around and film.

  • @metingokbulut837
    @metingokbulut8372 жыл бұрын

    Eskiden çocukken dizi filim vardı sanırım ismi bonanzaydı o nü hatırladım macera için teşekürler 🇹🇷❤👍

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bonanza diye bir televizyon programı vardı. Hala bazen gösteriyorlar. Bu kasabayla ilgisi yok. Latince iyi kelimesinden gelir. Genellikle madencilikte anılır. Aynı zamanda zenginlik demektir. 1800'lerde çok popüler bir isim. Hâlâ maceralarımızdan keyif alıyor olmanıza sevindim.

  • @metingokbulut837

    @metingokbulut837

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PinInTheAtlas Bonanza-Acı su-Bitter Water-Türkce Dublal izle bu bir westerin dizi filimdi ve her cumartesi öğleden sonra bir bölüm oynatılırdı o zaman bizim ülkemizde bir tek televizyon kanalı vardı TRT 1 TV her şey saf ve temizdi iyi zamanlardı yanıt verdiğiniz için teşekürler 1980 li yılların ortalarında sanırım ben o zaman cocuktum

  • @robertmoore2366
    @robertmoore23662 жыл бұрын

    Old time wallpaper had a fabric backing

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info, we didn't know that. It was quite thick and the pattern was very pretty.

  • @Mdaberk71
    @Mdaberk712 жыл бұрын

    And the maybe true date on the 2 gravestones is actually their wedding date not the death date. [Version of the tale]

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good point Michelle, thank you!

  • @timothycontreras8424
    @timothycontreras84242 жыл бұрын

    Be careful for Guerilla grows, could be hazardous, if you get my drift... peace

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Tim. We are careful on our explores as one never knows what or who is lurking. On this occasion, because it was private property, and Billy (the owner) had people staying in one of the cabins, we knew it was a safe area.

  • @timothycontreras8424

    @timothycontreras8424

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PinInTheAtlas that's very reassuring to hear my friends! I live not far from the abandoned resort, y'all did in Arizona Apache country. Safe travels, and always walk with beauty.

  • @randomvintagefilm273
    @randomvintagefilm2732 жыл бұрын

    First!

  • @idioticmarshmellow7649
    @idioticmarshmellow76492 жыл бұрын

    you misspelled banana 😠😠😠😠😠😡😡😡💢💢💢im embarrased for ayou ♨

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    lmao

  • @brucemendenhall999
    @brucemendenhall9992 жыл бұрын

    Round headed nails were invented in 1850

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info

  • @harrybrown4296
    @harrybrown42962 жыл бұрын

    Please stop saying "rubbish" to everything, "rubbish, rubbish, everything is rubbish" , please get a Thesaurus (that is a big book that looks like like a dictionary) and find a few synonyms for the word "rubbish".

  • @PinInTheAtlas

    @PinInTheAtlas

    2 жыл бұрын

    We love comments like this as it gives us the opportunity to revisit our older pins. Not once was the word “rubbish” used in this video. Such a useful comment Harry! Maybe you should view other channels which match your “intellect “