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Pershing County – Nevada State Historic Marker 17

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Perching County, Nevada
Perching County, Nevada

Pershing County, located in north-central Nevada, is a rural county with a population of approximately 6,192 as of 2025, making it the 11th largest county in the state. Covering 6,067 square miles, it is characterized by vast open spaces, with 6,037 square miles of land and only 0.5% water. The county seat is Lovelock, named after early settler George Lovelock, and the county itself is named for General John J. Pershing, a World War I hero. Established on March 18, 1919, as Nevada’s last county, it was carved from Humboldt County.

The county’s landscape includes the prominent Star Peak, the tallest mountain at 9,840 feet, and part of the Black Rock Desert, famous for hosting the Burning Man festival. Historically, Pershing County was a key stop on the Humboldt Trail, known as Big Meadows, where 19th-century emigrants rested before crossing the Forty Mile Desert. Mining, dating back to the 1850s, and cattle ranching remain economic staples, with modern agriculture focusing on alfalfa and wheat production.

Demographically, the 2020 census reported a racial makeup of 77.69% White, 5.35% Black, 3.42% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 9.38% other races, and 3.30% multiracial, with 19.33% of residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is $72,007, with a per capita income of $42,694 and a poverty rate of 8.05%. Housing is sparse, with 2,389 units at a density of 0.39 per square mile, and most residents own their homes.

Politically, Pershing County leans heavily Republican, with the last Democratic presidential candidate to win it being Lyndon Johnson in 1964. The county has a low incidence of natural disasters compared to the U.S. average, though it experiences significant earthquake activity. Public schools are above average, and the county supports a conservative community lifestyle. Key locations include Lovelock, the largest city, and smaller communities like Imlay and ghost towns such as Seven Troughs, tied to early 20th-century gold mining.

Nevada State Historic Marker 17

Nevada State Historical Markers identify significant places of interest in Nevada’s history. The Nevada State Legislature started the program in 1967 to bring the state’s heritage to the public’s attention with on-site markers. These roadside markers bring attention to the places, people, and events that make up Nevada’s heritage. They are as diverse as the counties they are located within and range from the typical mining boom and bust town to the largest and most accessible petroglyph sites in Northern Nevada Budget cuts to the program caused the program to become dormant in 2009. Many of the markers are lost or damaged.

Pershing County 1964

Here was a key point on Nevada’s earliest road, the famed Humboldt Trail that brought 165,000 emigrants west in the 1840’s and 50’s. Travelers named this rich valley The Big Meadows and stopped for water and grass before continuing south to cross the dreaded 40-Mile Desert, the most difficult lap on the trail to California.

Mining, still an important industry, began here in 1850’s. George Lovelock, merchant, rancher and prospector, gave his name to the county seat. The coming of the railroad in 1869 brought new growth to the area. Pershing County, established in 1919, was previously part of Humboldt County.

Nevada Centennial Marker No. 17

Nevada State Historic Marker 17 Map

Nevada State Historic Marker Summary

NamePershing County
LocationPershing County, Nevada
Latitude, Longitude40.1803, -118.4769
Nevada State Historic Marker17

Osceola Nevada – Nevada State Historic Marker 98

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Osceola, Nevada, located in White Pine County near Great Basin National Park, was the state’s most significant and longest-lived gold placer mining camp. Established in 1872 after the discovery of a vast gold-bearing quartz belt, Osceola thrived as a bustling mining town in the 1880s, driven by innovative hydraulic mining techniques and an extensive water delivery system. This report chronicles Osceola’s history, from its founding to its decline and current status as a ghost town, drawing on historical records, state markers, and primary sources.

Founding and Early Development (1872–1877)

In 1872, prospectors James Matteson and Frank Heck discovered a gold-bearing quartz belt 12 miles long and 7 miles wide, three miles west of what is now Great Basin National Park. The Osceola Mining District was formally established in October 1872, named after the Seminole chief Osceola. Initial mining efforts were limited by a lack of water, with miners using simple “49” rockers to process placer gold found in Dry Gulch in 1877 by John Versan. By 1874, the camp had grown to 250 residents, and a five-stamp mill was built in 1878 to replace primitive arrastras, marking the town’s early growth.

Boom Period and Hydraulic Mining (1878–1890)

Osceola’s major boom began in the 1880s with the introduction of hydraulic mining, a technique using high-pressure water jets to extract gold from gravel beds 10 to 200 feet thick. To address the region’s water scarcity, the Osceola Gravel Mining Company constructed two extensive ditch systems. The West Ditch, built from 1884 to 1885, spanned 16 miles, drawing water from six creeks on the west side of the Snake Range. However, it proved inadequate, with mines operating only two hours daily due to water shortages, as reported by the White Pine News on September 12, 1885.

In 1889, construction began on the Osceola East Ditch, an 18-mile canal from Lehman Creek and its tributaries, completed on July 4, 1890, at a cost of $108,223 (approximately $3.5 million in 2025 dollars). This ambitious project, involving 300 laborers, including Chinese and Western Shoshone and Southern Paiute workers, featured a 600-foot tunnel, wooden flumes, and a rock dam at Stella Lake. By 1891, both ditches enabled 24-hour mining operations, boosting production. A notable find in 1886—a 24-pound gold nugget valued at $6,000 (about $190,000 in 2025)—further fueled the boom.

At its peak in the mid-1880s, Osceola had a population of approximately 1,500, supported by two stores, a hotel, a restaurant, a school, a brewery, saloons, and professional services. It was among the first Nevada towns with electric lights and the first in White Pine County with a telephone. The town’s strategic location near Spring and Snake Valleys’ cattle, grain, and garden resources made it a regional business hub. Key mines included the Cumberland, Osceola, Crescent and Eagle, Verde, Stem-Winder, Gilded Age, Grandfather Snide, Red Monster, and Saturday Night.

Decline (1890–1900)

Osceola’s prosperity waned by 1890 due to multiple challenges. A major fire that year destroyed much of Main Street, accelerating the town’s decline. The East Ditch, despite its scale, underperformed due to leaky flumes, water theft, and insufficient snowmelt, limiting hydraulic mining to three or four months annually. Production in 1890 was $16,191, and in 1891, $20,223—far below expectations. Water shortages from mild winters and legal disputes over water rights further hampered operations. By 1900, the Osceola Placer Mining Company ceased operations, and the population dwindled to 100, insufficient to maintain a post office. Hydraulic mining ended in 1900, and the ditches were abandoned.

Revivals and Final Decline (1906–1950s)

A 1906 proposal by the Nevada Amalgamated Mines and Power Company to build reduction works, a power plant, and a railroad spur failed to materialize. Mining resumed sporadically from 1925 to 1932, when the Nicholson Mining & Milling Company operated an 80-ton mill with a 3,500-foot water pipeline, and again from 1936 to 1942 during World War II. Over its lifetime, Osceola produced nearly $5 million in gold (approximately $150 million in 2025 dollars), with minor amounts of silver, lead, and tungsten. A devastating fire in the 1940s destroyed most remaining structures, and by the 1950s, the last residents departed, leaving Osceola a ghost town.

Connection to Nevada Northern Railway

While Osceola’s peak predated the Nevada Northern Railway’s completion in 1906, the railway, connecting Ely to national rail networks, likely supported later mining revivals by facilitating ore transport. The railway’s Ore Line, serving nearby Ruth and McGill, underscores its role in White Pine County’s mining economy, though Osceola’s remote location limited direct rail access. (from prior conversation)

Present Day

Today, Osceola is a ghost town at 7,500 feet on the western slopes of Mt. Wheeler, accessible via a gravel road off U.S. Highways 6 and 50, 34 miles east of Ely. The cemetery, overlooking Spring Valley, and a few scattered buildings remain, alongside remnants of the East Ditch, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The West Ditch is largely deteriorated, and the East Ditch, though overgrown, retains sections of flume and a partially collapsed tunnel at Strawberry Creek. Small-scale mining continues, with 217 active and 1,872 closed claims in the Osceola Mining District. One resident reportedly remains, and visitors are urged to respect private property. The site is a photographic attraction near Great Basin National Park, with the cemetery being the most notable feature.

Conclusion

Osceola, Nevada, exemplifies the transient nature of mining boomtowns. Its innovative use of hydraulic mining and the ambitious Osceola Ditch system highlight the ingenuity and challenges of placer mining in an arid region. Despite producing nearly $5 million in gold, fires, water shortages, and declining ore yields led to its demise. Today, Osceola’s sparse remnants and historical significance, preserved by Nevada State Historical Marker No. 98 and the East Ditch’s National Register listing, offer a glimpse into Nevada’s mining heritage, making it a compelling destination for historians and visitors to Great Basin National Park.

Nevada State Historic Marker 98

Nevada State Historical Markers identify significant places of interest in Nevada’s history. The Nevada State Legislature started the program in 1967 to bring the state’s heritage to the public’s attention with on-site markers. These roadside markers bring attention to the places, people, and events that make up Nevada’s heritage. They are as diverse as the counties they are located within and range from the typical mining boom and bust town to the largest and most accessible petroglyph sites in Northern Nevada Budget cuts to the program caused the program to become dormant in 2009. Many of the markers are lost or damaged.

Most of the markers across the state are large blue metal markers. However, there are a variety of other marker styles out there. For this guide they have been simplified into a few categories (blue, blue small, concrete, and stone). Sometimes, the markers are on buildings, fences, or metal stands.

Osceola 1872-1940

Osceola, most famous of the White Pine County gold producers, was one of the longest-lived placer camps in Nevada.

The gold-bearing quartz belt found in 1872 was 12 miles long by 7 miles wide.  Placer gold was found in 1877 in a deep ravine indenting the area.  Miners first used the simple process of the common 49” rocker.  Hydraulic monitors later were used to mine the gold from the 10’ to 200’ thick gravel beds.  One gold nugget found was valued at $6,000.

Osceola was a good business town because of its location near the cattle and grain ranches and gardens in the Spring and Snake Valleys.

Famous district mines were the Cumberland, Osceola, Crescent and Eagle, Verde, Stem-Winder, Guilded Age, Grandfather Snide, Red Monster, and the Saturday Night.

The camp produced nearly $5 million, primarily in gold, with some silver, lead, and tungsten.

STATE HISTORICAL MARKER NO.  98

STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

WHITE PINE PUBLIC MUSEUM, INC.

Nevada State Historic Marker 98

Nevada State Historic Marker Summary

NameOsceola
LocationWhite Pine County, Nevada
Latitude, Longitude39.0711, -114.4500
Nevada State Historic Marker98

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The Humboldt River

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The Humboldt River, Nevada’s longest river, stretches approximately 330 miles from its headwaters in the Ruby, Jarbidge, and Independence Mountains in northeastern Nevada to its terminus in the Humboldt Sink, a dry lakebed in the Great Basin. For centuries before European contact, the river was a vital lifeline for Indigenous peoples, including the Northern Paiute, Western Shoshone, and Bannock tribes. These groups relied on the river for water, fishing, and supporting vegetation in an otherwise arid region. Archaeological evidence suggests human habitation along the river dating back thousands of years, with the river serving as a critical resource for survival in the Great Basin’s harsh environment.

Palisade Canyon and the Humboldt River in 1868 during the construction of the First transcontinental railroad.
Palisade Canyon and the Humboldt River in 1868 during the construction of the First transcontinental railroad.

Exploration and Naming (1820s–1830s)

The Humboldt River first came to the attention of European-American explorers during the early 19th century. In 1828–1829, British fur trader Peter Skene Ogden, working for the Hudson’s Bay Company, explored parts of the river during his expeditions in the Great Basin. However, it was American explorer John C. Frémont who named the river in 1845 during his mapping expeditions, honoring German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, though Humboldt himself never visited the region. Frémont’s surveys highlighted the river’s role as a natural corridor through Nevada’s desert landscape, guiding early explorers and trappers.

Role in Westward Migration (1840s–1860s)

The Humboldt River became a cornerstone of westward expansion during the mid-19th century, serving as a primary route for the California Trail. From the 1840s through the 1860s, tens of thousands of emigrants, including those bound for the California Gold Rush, followed the river’s course across Nevada. The river provided essential water and forage for livestock, though its alkaline waters and unpredictable flow—ranging from floods in spring to near-dry conditions in late summer—posed challenges. Emigrant diaries frequently describe the Humboldt as both a salvation and a hardship, with its marshy sink offering little relief at the journey’s end. The river’s path also influenced the placement of trading posts and early settlements, such as Elko, Winnemucca, and Lovelock.

Mining and Economic Development (1860s–1900s)

The discovery of silver and gold in Nevada during the 1860s, particularly the Comstock Lode and other regional deposits, elevated the Humboldt River’s importance. The river supported mining operations by providing water for mills and irrigation for agriculture to feed growing mining communities. Efforts like the Humboldt Canal (1863–1870s), an ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful project to divert river water for mining and irrigation, underscored the river’s economic potential. The arrival of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, which closely followed the river’s route, further cemented its role as a transportation and economic corridor, with towns like Winnemucca emerging as key hubs.

20th Century to Present

In the 20th century, the Humboldt River continued to shape Nevada’s development, particularly through irrigation projects that supported alfalfa, hay, and cattle ranching in the river’s basin. Dams, such as the Rye Patch Reservoir (completed in 1936), were constructed to manage the river’s variable flow and provide water for agriculture. The river’s ecological and cultural significance persists, though it faces challenges from over-allocation, groundwater pumping, and climate change, which have reduced flows and impacted the Humboldt Sink’s wetlands. The river remains central to debates over water rights in Nevada, reflecting its enduring role in the state’s history.

Legacy

The Humboldt River is often called the “lifeblood of northern Nevada,” guiding human activity from Indigenous times through the present. Its path, paralleled today by Interstate 80, remains a defining feature of Nevada’s geography and history. The river’s story encapsulates the challenges of harnessing water in the arid West, shaping exploration, migration, and economic growth while serving as a reminder of the delicate balance between human ambition and environmental limits.

Nevada State Historic Marker 22

Nevada State Historical Markers identify significant places of interest in Nevada’s history. The Nevada State Legislature started the program in 1967 to bring the state’s heritage to the public’s attention with on-site markers. These roadside markers bring attention to the places, people, and events that make up Nevada’s heritage. They are as diverse as the counties they are located within and range from the typical mining boom and bust town to the largest and most accessible petroglyph sites in Northern Nevada Budget cuts to the program caused the program to become dormant in 2009. Many of the markers are lost or damaged.

The Humboldt River

Peter Skene Ogden encountered the Humboldt River on November 9, 1828 during his fifth Snake Country expedition. Entering Nevada near present-day Denio, Ogden came southward along the Quinn River and the little Humboldt River. Emerging on the Humboldt main stem near this site, Ogden explored hundreds of square miles of the Humboldt’s course, left records of his trailblazing in his journal, and drafted the first map of the area.

Ogden gave the name “Unknown River” to the Humboldt at this time, as he was unsure where it went. After the death of his trapper Joseph Paul, Ogden renamed the stream Paul’s River, then Swampy River, and finally Mary’s River, after the Native American wife of one of his trappers. In 1833, the Bonneville-Walker fur party named it Barren River.

Ogden’s or Mary’s River were commonly used names for the Humboldt prior to the 1848 publication of a map of John C. Frémont.

The Humboldt was the only natural arterial across the Great Basin. It funneled thousands of emigrants along its valley enroute to the Pacific Coast during the period 1841-1870.

HISTORICAL MARKER NO. 22

STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

NORTHEASTERN NEVADA MUSEUM COMMITTEE

Nevada State Historic Marker 22 Summary

NameThe Humboldt River
LocationHumboldt County, Nevada
Latitude, Longitude41.0159, -117.5731
Nevada State Historic Marker 22

Nevada State Historic Marker 22 Map

Charles W Friend House, Observatory, and Weather Station

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Charles W Friend was a scientist and astronomer who resided in Carson City, Nevada for forty years. The site of his home honors Friend with Nevada State Historical Marker number 258.

Charles W. Friend built an observatory into his house on Stewart Street, between Carson and Musser. Here you can see the V&T Railroad tracks running along Stewart Street in the foreground.
Charles W. Friend built an observatory into his house on Stewart Street, between Carson and Musser. Here you can see the V&T Railroad tracks running along Stewart Street in the foreground.
Charles W Friend was an early weatherman in Carson City. Here he is posing inside the observatory he built at the corner of King and Stewart Streets. He is posing next to his telescope.
Charles W Friend was an early weatherman in Carson City. Here he is posing inside the observatory he built at the corner of King and Stewart Streets. He is posing next to his telescope.

Born in Prussia on July 7th 1835, Charles Friend migrated from the old county to Folsome, California with his father during the California gold rush. Friend apprenticed as a jeweler and optician before moving to Carson City in 1867.

Between 1875 and 1876, Friend constructed the first Observatory in Nevada at his house on Stewart street, in Carson City. Utilizing the help of Nevada’s U.S. Senator William Stewart, Friend obtained a six-inch equatorial mount telescope and other instruments from the U. S Naval Academy.

Friend outfitted his observatory with a series of weather observations instruments, including rain gauges, thermometers, barometers an anemometer to measure wind speed. He took great care to ensure that all of his scientific instruments were properly calibrated and that his observations were as accurate as possible.

“All the thermometers are placed in an instrument shelter, made of lattice blinds and projecting 20 inches from a large pane of glass in the north wall of the observatory, 12 inches from the window and at the height of the eye of the observer. The thermometers are placed on wooden bars one inch square, and while there is free access of air to the shelter, all radiant heat and rain or snow are effectually excluded.”

Friend recorded observational readings from his instruments daily at 7 am, 2 pm and 9 pm to compile a climate record of Carson City.  His observations were forwarded to the U. S. Army’s Signal Office.

Nevada State Historic Marker 259 Text

Charles W. Friend House, Observatory, and Weather Station

This is the site of the house and observatory of Nevada’s first weatherman, astronomer, and seismologist, Charles William Friend.  Born in Prussia in 1835, Friend immigrated by way of South America to California during the 1849 Gold Rush.  In 1867, he moved from Folsom to Carson City where he set up his own jewelery and optical store.

Friend built Nevada’s first observatory located southwest of his house and east of the Nevada State Capitol.  Nevada’s U.S. Senator William Stewart helped him obtain the use of a six-inch equatorial mount telescope and other instruments from the federal government.

Charles Friend also established Nevada’s first weather service.  In 1887, the Nevada Legislature passed authorization for a weather service station in Carson City.  Friend became its director and created volunteer weather stations throughout the state.  He compiled the data into reports that are still referenced today.

Charles W. Friend died in 1907.  Since his death, the Association of Weather Services has recognized him as a pioneer in weather service west of the Rockies.

STATE HISTORIC MARKER No. 258
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE, NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, THE BRETZLAFF FOUNDATION,
NEVADA STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES, THE CARSON CITY HERITAGE COALITION
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Nevada State Historic Marker 259 Map

Nevada State Historic Marker 259 Summary

NameCharles W. Friend House, Observatory, and Weather Station
LocationCarson City, Nevada
Latitude, Longitude39.1642, -119.7637
Nevada State Historic Marker258

Nevada State Historical Markers identify significant places of interest in Nevada’s history. The Nevada State Legislature started the program in 1967 to bring the state’s heritage to the public’s attention with on-site markers. These roadside markers bring attention to the places, people, and events that make up Nevada’s heritage. They are as diverse as the counties they are located within and range from the typical mining boom and bust town to the largest and most accessible petroglyph sites in Northern Nevada Budget cuts to the program caused the program to become dormant in 2009. Many of the markers are lost or damaged.

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Eagle Valley – Nevada State Historic Marker 76

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Eagle Valley, Nevada, nestled within the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada mountains, boasts a rich and diverse history dating back thousands of years. From indigenous peoples to European settlers, the valley has been witness to significant cultural and economic developments over the centuries.

This seems to be a drawing or a woodcutting showing Carson Street. On the right in the rear is the U.S. Mint.
This seems to be a drawing or a woodcutting showing Carson Street. On the right in the rear is the U.S. Mint.

Native Inhabitants


The earliest known inhabitants of Eagle Valley were indigenous peoples, including the Washoe and Northern Paiute tribes. These Native American communities lived sustainably off the land, hunting, gathering, and cultivating plants for food, clothing, and shelter. The valley’s abundant natural resources, including water from the Carson River and surrounding forests, provided for their needs and supported vibrant cultures.

Exploration and Settlement (19th Century)

The arrival of European explorers and settlers in the 19th century marked a significant turning point in the history of Eagle Valley. In the early 1800s, trappers and fur traders from the Hudson’s Bay Company and later the American Fur Company ventured into the region in search of pelts, establishing trading posts along the Carson River.

In the 1850s, the discovery of silver in the nearby Comstock Lode sparked a mining boom that transformed Eagle Valley and the surrounding area. Prospectors, miners, and entrepreneurs flooded into the region, seeking their fortunes in the silver mines of Virginia City and Gold Hill. Eagle Valley became a vital stopping point along the Emigrant Trail, serving as a supply center and rest stop for travelers heading to and from the mines.

Founding of Carson City

Christopher 'Kit' Carson (1809-1868), American explorer - Photograph byMathew Brady or Levin C. Handy - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID cwpbh.00514.
Christopher ‘Kit’ Carson (1809-1868), American explorer – Photograph by Mathew Brady or Levin C. Handy – This image is available from the United States Library of Congress’s Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID cwpbh.00514.

In 1858, Abraham Curry, a prominent entrepreneur and landowner, recognized the strategic importance of Eagle Valley as a crossroads for trade and transportation. He founded the town of Carson City, named after the nearby Carson River and Kit Carson, the legendary frontiersman. Carson City quickly grew into a bustling hub of commerce, government, and culture, serving as the capital of the newly established Nevada Territory in 1861.

Development and Growth

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Eagle Valley and Carson City continued to prosper and grow. The construction of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad in the 1870s further facilitated trade and transportation, connecting Carson City to the mines of the Comstock Lode and the markets of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Eagle Valley became known for its agricultural bounty, with fertile soils supporting crops such as alfalfa, grains, and fruits. Ranching also thrived in the surrounding hills and valleys, with cattle and sheep grazing on the abundant grasslands.


Today, Eagle Valley and Carson City retain echoes of their storied past while embracing the opportunities and challenges of the modern era. The region’s rich history is celebrated through historic sites, museums, and cultural events, preserving the legacy of the indigenous peoples, pioneers, and settlers who shaped its identity. As Carson City continues to evolve as the capital of Nevada, Eagle Valley remains a picturesque and vibrant community, rooted in its natural beauty and enduring heritage.

Nevada State Historic Marker 76 Text

Eagle Valley

Centrally located between one of the first Nevada settlements at Genoa and the gold and silver of the Comstock Lode, Eagle Valley, site of present Carson City, was a vital link inland communications.

One of the key California emigrant routes, the Carson branch of the California Emigrant Trail crossed the Sierra Nevada at Kit Carson Pass and came through Eagle Valley roughly along Sage Drive, a block east of this point.

The first overland telegraph, colloquially known as Fred Bees “Grapevine” was completed from Placerville to Carson City in 1859.  In this area, the line followed what is now highway U.S. 395.  The Pony Express (1860-1861) and the Butterfield-Wells Fargo Overland Stages (1862-1868) followed the same route.

The Virginia & Truckee Railway in its extension to Carson Valley and Minden in 1906 used the route about six blocks east of Bigelow Drive.

STATE HISTORICAL MARKER NO. 76
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
OVERLAND ACRES ASSOCIATION

Nevada State Historic Marker 76 Map

Nevada State Historic Marker 76 Summary

NameEagle Valley
LocationCarson City, Nevada
Latitude, Longitude39.1250, -119.7664
Nevada State Historic Marker76

Nevada State Historical Markers identify significant places of interest in Nevada’s history. The Nevada State Legislature started the program in 1967 to bring the state’s heritage to the public’s attention with on-site markers. These roadside markers bring attention to the places, people, and events that make up Nevada’s heritage. They are as diverse as the counties they are located within and range from the typical mining boom and bust town to the largest and most accessible petroglyph sites in Northern Nevada Budget cuts to the program caused the program to become dormant in 2009. Many of the markers are lost or damaged.

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