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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W3M_carson-trail-hot-springs-historical_Genoa-NV.html
"We passed around a barren portion of the mountain, where there gushed from the base... almost a thousand springs of hot water in half a mile,... The springs form a hot water lake all along their course." - William R. Rothwell, Aug 18, 1850
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME0N_genoa-church_Genoa-NV.html
Built by volunteers to replace the church destroyed in the Terrible Fire of 1910, this pioneer refuge served the town for town meetings as well as church services for many years. The bell tower and porch were added in 1978 by volunteers.Genoa Hist…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDOW_judge-daniel-webster-virgin_Genoa-NV.html
Served as first elected judge of Douglas County from 1864 - 66. Later on he served as District Attorney and Superintendent of Schools.
While in the practice of law he was considered one of the foremost jurists of his time and was engaged in the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDO2_john-a-snow-shoe-thompson_Genoa-NV.html
[Upper Marker:]As a TributeTo a great compatriot from TelemarkThis plaque was presentedby the Norwegian Olympic Ski TeamCompeting at Sqaw ValleyIn February 1960 [Lower Marker:]Dedicated toJohn A. "Snow-Shoe" Thom(p)sonBorn April 30, 1827, in Tinn …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDNM_we-salute-john-snowshoe-thompson-a-tribute-from-three-lutheran-churches_Genoa-NV.html
We Salute John "Snowshoe" ThompsonOn his homemade snowshoes John carried the mail and supplies over the snowy Sierras for 20 winters. As he traveled, he saved the lives of seven people who were snowbound in mountain cabins. In 1866, after this ta…
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Born April 30, 1827 at Upper Tinns, Telemark District of Norway, John A. "Snowshoe" Thompson's parents Tosten Olsen and Gro Johnsdotter baptized him as John Tostensen. At an early age he learned to "snow skate" (snow ski). In 1837 he moved to Amer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDN4_the-pony-express_Genoa-NV.html
These plaques are near the siteof the original Pony Express Station. The Pony Express passed throughGenoa, the oldest city in Nevada, untilthe completion of the telegraph.
Erected by the Nevada PonyExpress Centennial Committee.
National Pony…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDMA_douglas-lodge-12-f-am_Genoa-NV.html
Chartered on September 17, 1868 by the newly created Grand Lodge of Nevada, their first Worshiper Master was Robert W. Bollen. In early 1873 they purchased this building in a partially finished condition. It was subsequently completed in November …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDM2_genoa-or-mormon-station-of-the-pony-express_Genoa-NV.html
Near this spot stood theGenoa or "Mormon Station"of the Pony Express1860 - 1861St. Joseph, MissouriTo Sacramento, California._________
Dedicated June 9, 1934By Citizens of Nevada.Under Leadership Minden Rotary Club
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDM0_nevadas-first-newspaper_Genoa-NV.html
TheTerritorial EnterpriseWas founded at GenoaDecember 8, 1858
Mark TwainBegan his career asA writer on its staff———————Placed December 8, 1938University of NevadaPress Club