Founded around 1870's and developed in the 1880's. This town was largely a company town
for the Bonanza King mine.
The town was well built, mostly of softstone,
The population was 300. And at it's peak of gold and silver mining the population around 3000.
Postal records shows that the first Post Office was opened on June 5, 1882 and closed on May 3,
1892. The Post Office had 5 Postmasters. From opening to closing.
for the Bonanza King mine.
The town was well built, mostly of softstone,
The population was 300. And at it's peak of gold and silver mining the population around 3000.
Postal records shows that the first Post Office was opened on June 5, 1882 and closed on May 3,
1892. The Post Office had 5 Postmasters. From opening to closing.
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Above is a photo of the ruins of the assay office.
The Bonanza King Mine
Photos by R. Ballard.
Research by Richard Palmer.
Research by Richard Palmer.
A list of the Postmasters. At Providence.
Dan B. Gillette Jun 5, 1882 to Oct. 10, 1882.
Harvey L. Drew Oct. 10, 1882 to Dec. 13, 1883.
Matthias D. Howell Dec. 13, 1883 to Jun. 27, 1884.
James B. Cook Jun. 27, 1884 to Jun. 28, 1890.
C.C. Quinn Jun. 27, 1890 to May 3, 1892.
Dan B. Gillette Jun 5, 1882 to Oct. 10, 1882.
Harvey L. Drew Oct. 10, 1882 to Dec. 13, 1883.
Matthias D. Howell Dec. 13, 1883 to Jun. 27, 1884.
James B. Cook Jun. 27, 1884 to Jun. 28, 1890.
C.C. Quinn Jun. 27, 1890 to May 3, 1892.
Providence