Ships of the Nevada Desert

Ships of the Nevada Desert (HMUPJ)

Location: Virginia City, NV 89440 Storey County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 18.66', W 119° 38.897'

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Camels first arrived in Virginia City in April, 1964. The U.S. Camel Corps was disbanded in 1863, and the animals sold to Nevada traders. Camels were used for hauling freight, firewood, and marsh salt use in refining silver ore. Although one camel could replace three mules, they frightened horses, women and caused runaways, stampedes, and general chaos.Cheaper freighters and public sentiment against the camels caused their decline. They were turned out on the desert in the 1870's and 80's; the last was seen in 1912.
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HM NumberHMUPJ
Series This marker is part of the E Clampus Vitus series
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Marker Number69
Year Placed1980
Placed ByJulia C. Bulette Chapter No. 1864, E Clampus Vitus
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at 9:46am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)11S E 271671 N 4354633
Decimal Degrees39.31100000, -119.64828333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 18.66', W 119° 38.897'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 18' 39.60" N, 119° 38' 53.82" W
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Area Code(s)775
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 112 E St, Virginia City NV 89440, US
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