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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19R8_sparks_Sparks-NV.html
Sparks sprang into existence in 1903 as a new division point on the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Engaged in straightening and realigning the old Central Pacific trackage across Nevada, the Southern Pacific Company moved its shops and headquarters…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18WA_truckee-river_Reno-NV.html
In prehistoric and early historic times, the Truckee Valley in the vicinity of Verdi, was occupied by the Washoe Indians. Their camps were on these flats near the river. Many fish blinds were located nearby for their use in this important subsiste…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18W9_the-great-train-robbery_Verdi-NV.html
The West's first train robbery occurred near this site on the night of November 4, 1870. Five men, led by a stage robber-Sunday school superintendent, John Chapman, boarded the Central Pacific Overland Express at Verdi, Nevada. Two took over the e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18W8_verdi_Reno-NV.html
Modern Verdi came into being with the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad through Nevada in 1867-'69. It became a major mill town and terminal for shipment of ties and construction timbers with a network of logging railways reaching into …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18W7_crystal-peak-toll-bridge_Reno-NV.html
In 1860, the first bridge, known as O'Neils Crossing, was built at this site. In August 1867, the Crystal Peak Toll Bridge and Road Company was formed by J.P. Foulks and M.J. Smith. The toll bridge charged lumber wagons, stage lines and local trav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18W6_verdi-veterans-memorial_Reno-NV.html
Dedicated to those galant (sic) Americans whoServed in the Armed Forces of Americaduring our time of trial.Presented by Verdi Nevada Post #10053Veterans of Foreign WarsJune, 2001Russell Mattfeldt - CommanderJames E. Inman - Loyalty Day Chairman
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTWQ_washoe-county-world-war-ii-memorial_Reno-NV.html
"God grants liberty to only those who love it and are ready to guard and defend it" - Daniel Webster
Dedicated to the brave men and women who served their county at home and abroad from 1941 - 1945. Their efforts and sacrifices shall not be for…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTOV_frederick-joseph-delongechamps_Reno-NV.html
Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps was Nevada's foremost architect of his time. Statewide he was prolific in the number of buildings he designed. From this point one can see a group of structures that stand, collectively, as a monument to DeLongechamp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTOT_site-of-nevadas-first-public-library_Reno-NV.html
In 1895, Washoe County District Attorney, Frank H. Norcross, later a Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court and a Federal Judge, began a drive to establish Nevada's first free public library in Reno. That year, he persuaded the Nevada Legislatu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTOS_reno_Reno-NV.html
Before the coming of the white man, roving Washoe and Paiute bands inhabited the Truckee Meadows. The first whites passed through the area with the Stevens-Murphy Emigrant Party in 1844 and settlement began in the early 1850's. Charles William Ful…