“1881 marked the beginning of one of the largest silver strikes in California history and the birth of Calico. This authentic silver mining town lives on as one of the few original mining camps of the Old West. Today, you can visit this famous townsite, located at the side of towering King Mountain, where silver was king and the hills are ‘as purty as a gal’s calico skirt.’ Take photo tourOne third of the town is original; the remaining carefully reconstructed to recreate the spirit of Calico’s Old West past.” MORE ➲