Goldfield Historic Courthouse and Jail

This imposing three-story stone courthouse stands as the most substantial remnant of Goldfield’s heyday, when it was Nevada’s largest city around 1907. The adjacent jail and scattered ruins tell the story of a town that went from 30,000 residents to near-ghost status in less than two decades. Both buildings are open for self-guided exploration with interpretive signs explaining the town’s rise and fall.

Located right along US-95, it’s easily accessible but offers little shade. The courthouse interior can be explored during daylight hours, while the jail cells provide a glimpse into frontier justice. Best visited in cooler months as the desert sun is unforgiving.

Stone monument to Nevada's greatest gold boom