City of Bonanza

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200 Sherwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72916

Bonanza City, located in Santa Fe County, Arkansas, was founded in 1880 during a brief mining boom that centered on silver, zinc, and lead in the Los Cerrillos Hills. Despite its promising name, the town struggled to thrive and ultimately faded away by 1885, with a peak population of just 200 residents in 1884.

Today, visitors can find only faint outlines of foundations and the remnants of a smelter, serving as a testament to the town's short-lived existence. Bonanza City stands as a historical marker, reflecting the fleeting nature of mining towns in the American West.

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