Tumbleweeds & Trailer Dreams

Official Coat of Arms

A field of sand-coloured nothingness, upon which rests a single tumbleweed argent, flanked by two rusted mining picks crossed beneath a blazing sun. The motto reads 'Vis Unita Fortior' which roughly translates to 'We're Still Here, Somehow.'

TripAdvisor Review

★★☆☆☆ 2/5

"Stopped in Nelson expecting a charming historic mining town. Found three buildings, two of which might be abandoned, and a gas station that may or may not be open depending on Dave's mood. The 'historic' part is accurate - everything looks like it hasn't been touched since 1952. Great place to practice your apocalypse survival skills though!"

Property Listing

Discover authentic frontier living in this exclusive, low-density community featuring stunning desert vistas and unparalleled privacy! With minimal light pollution, you'll enjoy world-class stargazing, while the rustic architecture offers genuine historical character that simply cannot be replicated in modern developments.

Twinned With

Centralia, Pennsylvania - both towns that time forgot, though Nelson forgot on purpose

Supporting Evidence

Nelson was once a thriving gold mining town with over 3,000 residents, but now has fewer people than most apartment buildings and more ghost stories per capita than anywhere else in Nevada.