Hart

Name: Hart

Location:Near the Nevada border. I-15 north past barstow to 40. Take 40 east to Fenner. Head northeast to Goffs, then Lanfair road north, past Lanfair to the edge of the New York Mountains. Swing east toward the base of Castle Mountains. Consult a topographic map, this place is hard to find.

Access: Paved roads most of the way, then dirt and sand. 4wd vehicles recommended.

Comments: Gold was discovered in the nearby Castle Mountains in December 1907 by Jim Hart and the Hitt Brothers, Bert and Clark. The town of Hart quickly sprang up. Its five hotels and eight saloons served a population of about 400.The relatively quiet town had neither a church or a school. Hart had its own newspaper during 1908-1909. The nearest rail connection was 3 1/2 miles northwest at the siding of Hitt. The mines played out after ten years and the town was deserted."