about this project

Dedicated to preserving and sharing the economic and cultural significance of Historic Goldfield, Nevada and its contribution to the country.

Goldfield, Nevada was home to a vibrant and influential community. 

About The Project Team & Why It Is Important To Them

The Goldfield Heritage Park is a collaborative project of Our Story, Inc. Nevada Land Trust, Gold Creek Films and the community of Goldfield Nevada that is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and revitalizing the rich and largely untold history across seven exceptional acres at the heart of Goldfield, Nevada — once the largest and wealthiest city in the state and the site of the last great gold rush on the American frontier.

Central to Goldfield, Nevada's history are: 

Mining

A foundational, historic industry that shaped Goldfield and continues to be a significant contributor to Nevada's wealth today. Mining brought workers from across the nation to Goldfield to work the mines and in other industries that supported them.

Boxing

Goldfield hosted the legendary 1906 lightweight title fight between Joe Gans, the first African American world boxing champion and Oscar “Battling” Nelson. Touted in the press as the 'Battle of the Races' and the 'Fight of the Century,' this event brought national attention to Goldfield, Nevada.

Vital Rail System

Five individual railroads operated in Goldfield in its heyday, including the Goldfield & Tonopah. They were critical to Goldfield’s community economy & its connectivity to the rest of the country. 

Project  Partners Estimate An Additional $1.5 Million Will Be Needed

The heart of the Heritage Park lies at the intersection of Fourth Street and Miner’s Avenue in Goldfield, which is the original site of the groundbreaking 1906 Gans-Nelson match. The seven acres also hold the ruins of the Goldfield & Tonopah depot and warehouses, and the sizeable African American community that existed in Goldfield at the time. Through land acquisition, historical preservation, storytelling, film, and community engagement, the project seeks to establish a permanent heritage and cultural site that honors this legacy while serving as a catalyst for community revitalization, education, and cultural tourism.

Thanks to a generous gift from the Greg Nelson Trust-Warren Nelson Family, Nevada Land Trust was able to quickly purchase the property for safekeeping. Project partners estimate an additional $1.5 million will be needed from both private donors and public funding sources to move forward, for tasks including cleanup, archaeological assessment, planning and design, and development of the Park’s features.