In 1906 copper was discovered Ely's mining boom came later than the other towns along us 50. Ely was founded in the 1870s as a stagecoach stop and trading post called murray station, but it would become one of the country’s major copper mining regions. The city of ely nevada, located in the heart of the great basin, is home to some of the most amazing big game hunting and other outdoor recreational opportunities in the country. What began as a pony express outpost and 1900s copper mining center, ely is now home to loads of art, historical sites, and outdoor recreation galore. The ely renaissance faire is one of the most anticipated annual events in ely, drawing locals and visitors from across the region to celebrate the wonders of a bygone era.
Ely’s mining boom came later than the other towns along us 50, with the discovery of copper in 1906 in mcgill and ruth. Also called “the gateway to the great basin national park and originally home to the shoshone tribes, ely is surrounded by lakes, mountains, and natural beauty aplenty. Ely, minnesota, is known for its stunning natural landscapes and abundant outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, canoeing, snowshoeing, camping, and more, which draw a special allure to all who visit our northern haven. Sitting on the eastern edge of “nevada’s loneliest highway,” ely is a remote mountain town of 4,000 where history, art, and outdoor adventure run deep Ely, nevada has always been a destination since road tripping became part of american culture. Visit us for a train ride or tour
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