The museum includes six buildings that have been purchased to preserve the past. The home of Jim Fritz, a local, has furnishings dating from 1918 to 1925. It is a great place to soak up pioneer life. There are two outdoor activities that are within a stone s throw of town. Both Windy Point and Pack Saddle campgrounds offer spectacular views and great camping areas.
Minerals are exactly what they did find.
Silver, gold, lead, zinc and turquoise were all in the mountains around where Chloride is today. Even the town s name came from the silver chloride discovered here. Although many knew of the riches in the area, Chloride was a difficult place to reach. The Hualapai Indians protected this land, making it impossible for prospectors to search. Many years passed, before the Army troops came in and controlled the tribe.