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Jan 2025
13m 42s

Calico: The Story of a Ghost Town

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Calico Ghost Town, once a bustling mining community in California, now stands as a hauntingly empty relic of the past. There's the eerie history of this ghost town, where long-dead residents, including a mail-carrying dog, vengeful cowboys, and a grieving woman, continue to haunt the grounds. 
As you walk through the town, you might hear the sounds of forgotten music or feel the presence of spirits from its dark and tragic history. This is a tale of life, death, and the unwillingness to let go.
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Originally published in 2021 on our podcast, Dark Memory.
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