Search results
Richfield was not a quiet town. The raw camp spawned troubles in the form of murder and other forms of violence. "Dutch" William Dietz prospected in what is now called Williams Creek in the Cariboo. In February of 1861, he was rewarded for his efforts.
- Granite Creek
- Port Douglas
- Quesnel Forks
- Richfield
- Sandon
- Yale
Located deep in the Tulameenregion of BC, gold was first discovered here in 1858. However, the area was considered low grade, and remained relatively quiet until a major strike occurred in 1885. By the end of that year, Granite Creek grew to a town of over 2,000 people. By 1886 there were 40 houses, six saloons, seven stores and numerous hotels. Th...
Port Douglas was built during the Fraser CanyonGold Rush and was only the second major settlement on the BC Mainland, following Yale. The city served as a link to the gold fields of the interior, with the Port Douglas Road heading north from the townsite all the way to Lillooet. Located at the very north end of Harrison Lake, the city connected to ...
Quesnel Forks was founded in 1860 as a supply center to the CaribooGold Rush and while it had a permanent population of just 100, around 2,000 miners from the surrounding area depended on the town’s services. This didn’t last long, however, as the Cariboo Wagon Road was completed in 1865 and diverted most of the traffic away from Quesnel Forks. Whi...
Richfield originated with a single claim staked by miner William “Dutch” Dietz in the winter of 1861. Despite the many feet of snow covering the ground, Dutch William was determined that this was a worthwhile claim, and word of his find soon spread. As the snow retreated, a small prospecting camp turned into a full-fledged town that eventually incl...
Although Sandon was built around silver mining and not gold, it is still worth mentioning on this list. Located in the “Valley of the Ghosts,” Sandon was the site of a major ore discovery in 1891 and soon grew to a city of over 5,000 residents with all the trappings of a gold rush boom town including hotels, stores and brothels. The main street of ...
With a population of 186 people, this isn’t technically a ghost town, but the current town is a far cry from the 15,000 miners who lived in Yale during its peak. Known as “the wickedest little settlement in British Columbia,” Yale was a rowdy frontier town that served as the gateway into the Fraser Canyon. This was the last place for miners to indu...
Richfield is a ghost town located in the Cariboo region of British Columbia, Canada. The town is situated beside Williams Creek.
The town of Richfield was born in 1862, named for the rich gold claim found at that part of Williams Creek by a miner named Bill Cunningham.
This is a list of ghost towns in the Canadian province of British Columbia, including those still partly inhabited or even overtaken by modern towns, as well as those completely abandoned or derelict. Region of location and associated events or enterprises are included.
Jun 17, 2015 · Unfortunately, there wasn’t much more gold to be found in Richfield and soon miners packed up and moved onto other destinations. Today, Richfield is a ghost town. Quesnel
People also ask
Is Richfield a ghost town?
Why was Richfield called Richfield?
What happened in Richfield?
What was Richfield like?
What were some ghost towns during the Fraser Canyon gold rush?
Is Granite Creek still a ghost town?
Canada. Richfield, Edmonton, Alberta, a neighbourhood. Richfield, Nova Scotia. Richfield, British Columbia, a ghost town from the Cariboo Gold Rush.
