Main Street Wyoming  City of Gold- The Story of South Pass City

South Pass City is perhaps best known as Wyoming's first boom and bust town. Details

 

Program: Main Street Wyoming

Episode: City of Gold- The Story of South Pass City

From the initial discovery of gold in the mid 1800s to the creation of a state historic site, South Pass City has witnessed much of Wyoming's history. In addition to being the site of Wyoming's first big gold strike, South Pass City was instrumental in Wyoming becoming a territory and ultimately a state. But South Pass City is perhaps best known as Wyoming's first boom and bust town.

Duration: (26:07)
Premiere Date: 03/10/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G
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