Hornitos

Welcome to one of the most famous ghost towns of the 1800's. Hornitos is Spanish for "Little Ovens". It got its name from the above ground graves that were shaped like little cooking ovens used in Mexico. During this time, ...

Hornitos

“Little Ovens of the Mother Lode”

Historic Jail Museum • History of 1849 • Relics

Gold Rush Day Displays

One of the Nations Most Famous Ghost Towns early population 15,000. Here was the first Wells Fargo Express Office in county. $40000 in gold ...

Hornitos

“Little Ovens of the Mother Lode”

Historic Jail Museum • History of 1849 • Relics

Gold Rush Day Displays

One of the Nations Most Famous Ghost Towns early population 15,000. Here was the first Wells Fargo Express Office in county. $40000 in gold ...

Hornitos Masonic Hall

Point of Historical Interest

This building was constructed C. 1855 of native schist rock. It was purchased in August 1873 by the Freemasons of Hornitos Lodge No. 98, and since early 1875, continue to meet here. The Lodge was originally chartered ...

Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98

National Register of Historic Places

This restored Masonic Hall is recognized for the significant community involvement of its members from 1873 to 1930. The Freemasons owned stores and hotels, served as town and county officials, worked as miners and engineers and ...