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Ballarat, California, is more than a ghost town—it’s a living story tucked against the Panamint Mountains in the Mojave Desert. Founded in 1896 during the gold rush, Ballarat once had hundreds of residents, seven saloons, a post office, and not a single church. When the mines went quiet, the town faded… but not completely.

This video explores Ballarat’s colorful past, from the legendary “Seldom Seen Slim” who lived without electricity for over 50 years, to prospector Shorty Harris, and even a connection to the Manson Family. You’ll see the rusted 1942 Dodge Power Wagon linked to Tex Watson, the starting point of the rugged road to Barker Ranch—the Manson hideout deep in the Panamints.

Join us as we walk through Ballarat’s crumbling buildings, meet the characters who gave it life, and follow the trails that lead to some of Death Valley’s most infamous history.
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