Taylor

Silver and gold were discovered in 1873 in what became Taylor, a typical mining community supported chiefly by the Argus and Monitor Mines. Within 7 years, the town had a population of 1500 people, 7 saloons, 3 general stores, an opera house, a Wells Fargo office, and professional services. By 1886, Taylor was the center of county activity, and its annual 4th of July Celebration was a social highlight. Mining continued intermittently until 1919, then a 100-ton cyanide plant at the Argus Mine gave new impetus, but production declined when the price of silver plummeted. World War II renewed mining activity temporarily. More than $1 million in silver, gold, copper and lead had been produced.

Ely, Nevada · United States