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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. var plainText = document.getElemen…
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/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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OX4_empire-cemetery_Carson-City-NV.html
Empire City was a milling town that was established in 1855. As you read this storyboard you are facing east toward Brunswick Canyon. The City of Empire was located to your right about 1/4 - 1/2 mile. At one time Empire City stretched for 3/4 of a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OKQ_historic-fraternal-site-of-carson-city_Carson-City-NV.html
This block at the historic core of Carson City was the site of many business enterprises since the city's founding in 1858. The longest standing structure was the Odd Fellows Hall. Here for some 95 years the following lodges met at one time or ano…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OJW_v-t-1869-1950_Carson-City-NV.html
This building was headquarters for the fabled Virginia & Truckee Railroad. From Carson City rails extended in three directions: To Virginia City in 1870, to Reno in 1872, and to Minden in 1906. The line to Virginia City was abandoned in 1939; The …
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