Settled around 1865, Hiko was the county seat of Lincoln County, Nevada from 1867 to 1871, its population largely dependent on the silver mines in the area, but was replaced as the county seat by Pioche. A stamp mill that was established there in 1866 failed, and was moved to Bullionville in 1870, after which the town declined in population. Today, the town is an unincorporated agrarian community in the Tonopah Basin, inhabited by just over a hundred people, most of whom reside on ranches or farms. Although the town remains populated, it is often referred to as a ghost town. It is accessed through Nevada Route 318.
Recommended Resources
Maintained by Robert Wynn, the page offers several photographs of the community with a focus on its mining district and historical places.
http://www.robertwynn.com/Hiko.htm
Hiko, Nevada Alien Research Center
Highlighted by a large statue of an alien outside of a hangar-type building on the Extraterrestrial Highway in Hiko, Nevada, the Alien Research Center is said to be an empty building, although vehicles are sometimes seen parked in front of it.
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/5003
As part of the Silver State Ghost Towns site, an overview of the town of mining town of Hiko, Nevada is offered, including several photographs of various places around the town.
http://www.silverstateghosttowns.com/hiko.html
The family focused adolescent program is situated at a working cattle ranch in Hiko, within the Pahranagat Valley in southern Nevada. Its programs are described, along wiht admissions policies, testimonials, a gallery of photographs, a blog, and contact data.
http://www.kwlegacyranch.com/
