William Sharon

William Sharon (HME84)

Location: Reno, NV 89521 Storey County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 18.572', W 119° 39.005'

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1821 - 1885

Managed the Bank of California during the Comstock's Bonanza period. During this time, he was known as the "King of the Comstock."

William Sharon was the father of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. He also formed the "Union Mill and Mining Company" and was elected United States Senator in 1875.


Often times disliked by many, William Sharon was one of the major developers of the Comstock Lode.
Julia C. Bullette Chapter #1864
E Clampus Vitus
June 27th 1998 (6003)
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HM NumberHME84
Series This marker is part of the E Clampus Vitus series
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Year Placed1998
Placed ByJulia C. Bullette Chapter No.1864, E Clampus Vitus
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Date Added Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 at 2:06am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)11S E 271511 N 4354475
Decimal Degrees39.30953333, -119.65008333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 18.572', W 119° 39.005'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 18' 34.32" N, 119° 39' 0.30" W
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Area Code(s)775
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 126 Taylor St, Reno NV 89521, US
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