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California, one of the American states, indeed holds a million beauties that cannot be denied. This is what makes it one of the main destinations for tourists to visit while in the United States.
However, behind the sparkling and beautiful California, this state also keeps a scary story. This is because one of its cities, Calico, is dubbed the ghost town.
Located between the cities of Yermo and Barstow, in 1881 it was the largest silver mining area in California. However, when there was a decrease in the price of silver in the mid-1890 known as the Silver Rush, the city began to be abandoned and become haunted.
Reportedly, in Calico there is a female ghost named Lucy Lane who is often seen in her old house and shop, while wearing black frilly dresses. That said, he was the last resident in this city, because he did not want to leave Calico and become depressed.
In 2005, the city was inaugurated by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the current governor, as California's Silver Rush Ghost Town. Since then, the city of Calico has officially become one of the tourist destinations in California.
Want to know other facts about Calico? Check out the following infographic:
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Abandoned by the residents
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A sharp decline in the price of silver in mid-1890 left Calico abandoned by its inhabitants. Because of that Calico became a very quiet city.
Lucy Lane
Lucy Lane is a ghost of a frilly black woman who is depressed because the town of Caliko is abandoned by its inhabitants.
Ghost girl
There are ghosts of girls between 11-12 years old who are seen waving in the school building.
Ghost Margaret Olivier
Margaret Olivier is a teacher's ghost. He died in 1932 who often appeared to introduce himself as the last staff in the school.
Myth
It is said that visitors' feet are often pinched by ghosts in Calico.
Hank's Hottel
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Hank's Hottel has its own awesomeness. Visitors who pass this hotel often feel their clothes, wrists or hands being pulled by someone.
Esmeralda
Around the building of the former city theater is often seen a woman in a white dress known as Esmeralda.
Lil's Saloon
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In Lil's Saloon, there is often an old piano and noisy crowd. Even though the building was empty there was no one inside.
Dorsey
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Around the post office there is a dog-shaped ghost named Dorsey. He was a messenger in the city of Calico.
