Prospecting at Olinghouse began in 1860, with additional claims staked in 1864. The greatest activity took place between 1901 and 1903 and continued until 1921. Mining later became sporadic, but continued again in more recent times. Total production up to 1969 accounted for $1,060,911.00. Though small, the town had the facilities of older mining towns, including gypsy wagons that some miners lived in, and some still existed later. Olinghouse is located 6 miles northwest of this location.