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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DKQ_lincoln-highway_Carson-City-NV.html
Lincoln Highway. First Marked Coast to Coast Federal Highway. Now: U.S. 50 . San Francisco to Salt Lake City U.S. 30 . Salt Lake City to Philadelphia U.S. 1 . Philadelphia to New York City.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DKO_pony-bob-haslam_Carson-City-NV.html
"Pony" Bob Haslam. . "Pony" Bob Haslam, considered to be the greatest of all Pony Express riders, rode for the Express from the beginning to the end. His route was through Carson City, one of the relay stations. . . Erected by the Neva…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DKN_nevada-pony-express-centennial-reenactment-riders-monument_Carson-City-NV.html
Nevada Pony Express Centennial Reenactment Riders Monument. . Honour to the Nevada men who were riders in the July 19 to 28, 1960 Centennial Reenactment of the Pony Express Monument Erected by the Pony Express Club of Nevada National Pony Exp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DJP_dedicated-to-you-a-free-citizen-in-a-free-land_Carson-City-NV.html
Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land. Nevada's Liberty Bell Replica. This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Nevada by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury As the inspirat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26UZ_blackwell-ponds_Carson-City-NV.html
In 1902 Marion Jefferson Blackwell purchased 360 acres from the State of Nevada, 556 acres of adjoining land from Sweeney's Hot Springs and a lot with a house. He raised carp and catfish to sell commercially also hay and horses. Neighbors used the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26JW_the-new-state-of-nevada_Carson-City-NV.html
A Proclamation
Whereas, The Congress of the United States passed an act, which was approved on the 21st day of March last, entitled "An act to enable the people of Nevada to form a constitution and State government," and for the admis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26JV_douglas-seminary_Carson-City-NV.html
In 1864, the fledgling Nevada State Government was comprised of ten counties with twelve school districts, eight school houses, and eighteen schools. This was a time when no one seriously contemplated making Nevada a permanent home as people follo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XAD_federal-government-building-1888-1970-historical_Carson-City-NV.html
This imposing public structure, the former United States Post Office and Courthouse, represents the first federal office building constructed in the State of Nevada.
Construction began in late 1888 and was completed in 1891 at a cost of $138, 605…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XAC_pony-express-monument-historical_Carson-City-NV.html
Carson City, Nevada, was one of the stations along the historic but hazardous 1966 mile Pony Express route between Sacramento Cal. and St. Joseph, Mo.
This monument is dedicated July 20, 1960 in memory of the Pony Express, during the epic July…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W76_clear-creek-kings-canyon-fire-historical_Carson-City-NV.html
At 4:00 Am September 28, 1926, Fire Broke Out At The Jack Smith Ranch, At The Base Of Clear Creek Canyon.winds, Reversed Itself And Came Down Ings Canyon. It Reversed Itself Again And Raced Up Kings Canyon Once More, Trapping 5 Firefighters Near T…