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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JG7_hot-dusty-and-tattered_Crescent-Valley-NV.html
Looking at the broad valley of the Humboldt River before you, close your eyes and imagine how it would have been in the mid-1800s. Instead of the sounds of traffic on I-80, you can almost hear the creak of wagon wheels. You might hear the sounds o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JFR_argenta-station_Crescent-Valley-NV.html
In 1868, the town of Argenta was founded as the first Central Pacific Railroad station in Lander County. The town, 10 miles west of this marker, was named by Judge E.B. Crocker. A post office opened and the railroad established an eating station, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B51_beowawe-geysers_Crescent-Valley-NV.html
From this vantage point one can see the steam rising from the geysers located near the base of the far hill across the valley. The U.S. Geological Survey has designated an area south of Beowawe a Known Geothermal Resource Area (KGRA). The area,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19X9_gravely-ford_Crescent-Valley-NV.html
7 miles southeast of here was a favorite pioneer crossing of the Humboldt River, Gravely Ford. Campsite of the Donner Party, here occurred the Snyder-Reed fight, as Snyder lashed at Reed he missed and hit Reed's wife. Reed then killed Snyder. Reed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19X7_a-tale-of-two-highways_Crescent-Valley-NV.html
You have arrived at this place by driving east on Interstate Highway 80. Did you know that since entering Nevada you have been traveling along the route of the historic California Trail? From 1843 to 1869, an estimated 250,000 people made the trek…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19X6_about-your-journey_Crescent-Valley-NV.html
Whichever direction your travels take you, you're going to have a similar experience to what the California-bound emigrants had. You're going to see the same country, except for the towns and the ranch meadows. The big difference, though, is that …
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