Near Kingman in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

White Hills

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2010

1. White Hills Marker

Inscription. Formerly known as Indian Secret Mining District or Silverado, the White Hills Mining Camp started in the 1890's. The mines were rich producers of silver, especially horn silver, also called chloride silver. This large community was devastated by a flash flood on the morning of August 5, 1899 from which the town never recovered. After the closure of the mines, the remaining buildings slowly disappeared. Now nothing is left of the once prosperous mining camp. The ghost town of White Hills continues to be marked on travel maps.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 35° 42.011′ N, 114° 28.449′ W. Marker is near Kingman, Arizona, in Mohave County. It is at the intersection of County Route 145 and U.S. 93, on the right when traveling east on County Route 145. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Willow Beach AZ 86445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley.

It is also in the

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American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named White Hills (within shouting distance of this marker); Taming the Colorado (approx. 14.9 miles away); Explore Lake Mead (approx. 15 miles away).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2010

2. White Hills Marker

View east on White Hills Road (County highway 145).

White Hills Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, April 17, 2026

3. White Hills Markers

Mohave County Road 145 leading east from US Hwy 93 in between the two markers

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 7,296 times since then and 269 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on April 20, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.