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Hoover Dam submerged a town in 1935; Lake Mead is revealing it again
Published 10 August 2026 ยท general
The receding waters of Lake Mead have unveiled the eerie remnants of St. Thomas, a ghost town in Nevada. Originally a thriving Mormon settlement founded
The receding waters of Lake Mead have unveiled the eerie remnants of St. Thomas, a ghost town in Nevada. Originally a thriving Mormon settlement founded in 1865, it was swallowed by rising waters after the Hoover Dam was built in 1938. Now, the lakebed displays its foundations, allowing history enthusiasts a rare opportunity to connect with a bygone era of agricultural significance.
Published: August 10, 2026 โข 3:00 PM IST ยท Updated: August 10, 2026 โข 3:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The receding waters of Lake Mead have unveiled the eerie remnants of St. Thomas, a ghost town in Nevada.
Originally a thriving Mormon settlement founded in 1865, it was swallowed by rising waters after the Hoover Dam was built in 1938. Now, the lakebed displays its foundations, allowing history enthusiasts a rare opportunity to connect with a bygone era of agricultural significance.