Reilly Townsite

Reilly townsite, which is next to Nadeau Trail Rd, formed after miners discovered high-quality silver nearby. The town, named after Edward Reilly who led the silver mining operations, included a post office, corrals, many small homes, and a water tower.

Ultimately, miners found little silver near Reilly, and the settlement did not last long. Crumbled buildings and well-preserved retaining walls still survive, but suspected looting has caused portions of the walls and housing to crumble.  According to records, two or more Chinese men built the retaining walls.

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