Silver ore was discovered in the Hannapah area in 1902. A small camp had formed by 1905, and in 1906 promoters held a big barbecue in an attempt to lure potential buyers to a new townsite, without much success. Mining and exploration continued sporadically for many years. Occasionally a bit of rich ore would be found but it never lasted. The last significant activity was in 1929, but some small scale exploration continued in the 1930s.

The only ruins at the Hannapah Silver Star Mine are some machinery foundations, a stone retaining wall, and the shaft collar.

There are many open, unmarked mineshafts in the Hannapah area. Use extreme caution when exploring this site!

There are two other interesting mines in the Hannapah area: The Hannapah Mine and the Silver Leaf Mine.

I visited this site in June 2024.