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Updated 8/29 - Ghost town first-time hunt

Staci (Fargo ND)

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Fargo, ND
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Garrett Ace 250
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All Treasure Hunting
Found this town last year but wasn't able to hunt...finally got out there with my dad yesterday! The town was once quite large, and was founded in the late 1880's in antipation of the railroad coming through. I could not find any population numbers past the early 1900's, but at that time there were more than 160 residents.

The city was deserted at some point when the rr didn't come, and was re-inhabited in the 50's or 60's (my guess based on the two "newer" houses). The only buildings left standing are two houses built later, and many stone foundations.

This is the town, I'll post pics of the finds in a few minutes. It was a little tough hunting with all the brush :)
 

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Nice finds and SUPER spot that you have found to hunt!! :thumbsup: Thanks for the history on the

Great photos of the town from past and present! Super post :wink: :thumbsup:
 

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