On North Railroad Avenue west of First Street, on the right when traveling west.
Side ALittle Brother Montgomery (1906-1985), a major presence on south Mississippi's blues and jazz scene during much of the pre-World War II era, was famed for his trembling vocals and masterful piano playing. The Montgomery family, . . . — — Map (db m117480) HM
On South First Street (State Highway 583) at Dale Trail NE, on the right when traveling south on South First Street.
The city of Boookhaven was first settled here in 1824 by James H. Bull. In 1833 Bull sold 160 acres of land to Samuel Jayne and William Ray Jayne, who established a grist mill operation near the Bouge Chitto River. In 1857 the New Orleans, Jackson . . . — — Map (db m117557) HM
On West Chickasaw Street east of South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dr. John H. Johnson and Dr. Dudley W.
Jones opened the area's first hospital
in a two-story residence at this site in
1909. In 1913, the Willing Hearts Circle
purchased the equipment, rented
the building, and formed the King's
Daughters . . . — — Map (db m196207) HM
On Main Street east of Weems Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1899, the Pearl River Lumber Company established the mill town of Pearlhaven. Pealrhaven was incorporated in 1901 with 310 residents, who elected a mayor, board of aldermen, and marshal the same year. The town included a hotel, three churches . . . — — Map (db m117479) HM
On East Monticello Street at Henry Myers Street, on the left when traveling east on East Monticello Street.
Established in 1861 on land given to the city of Brookhaven by Rev. Milton J. Whitworth, founder of Whitworth College, this cemetery is among Brookhaven's first and largest burial grounds. Rose Hill Cemetery is the final resting place for over . . . — — Map (db m80082) HM
On U.S. 51 at Dale Trail NE, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 51.
Constructed ca. 1806-1811 and passing near this area, the St. Stephens Road was a main wagon and trade route connecting Natchez through the Mississippi Territory with Fort St. Stephens in Alabama. The opening of the road enabled safer travel . . . — — Map (db m117338) HM
On South Church Street north of West Chickasaw Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1896, this Moorish Revival-style structure served the Jewish communities of Brookhaven, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst and Wesson until 2009. At that time, the Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society began to use the building as a . . . — — Map (db m117519) HM
On South Jackson Street at West Cherokee Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
Founded 1858, as Methodist womans college. Traditional successor to Elizabeth Academy, Washington, Miss. Served as Confederate Hospital, 1861-5. Founded by Milton J. Whitworth, pioneer planter & lay minister. — — Map (db m80102) HM
On East Lincoln Road SE, 1 mile west of Townsend Drive SE, on the right when traveling west.
East Lincoln High School was the
first consolidated high school in
Lincoln County. Constructed
on this site in 1923, the campus
included a school building, a
shop and vocational building,
lunchroom, teacher''s housing
superintendent''s home, . . . — — Map (db m122712) HM
On U.S. 84 at Harmony Drive SE, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 84.
Fair Oak Springs consolidated
school opened on this site in
1927. The campus consisted of
a school building, gymnasium
and teacher's home. The school
offered an education for the
children of the Fair River, Oak Grove and
Big Springs . . . — — Map (db m122711) HM
On Forest Trail NE east of New Sight Drive NE, on the left when traveling east.
In 1921 the Confederate Grove, Garner,
Clear Branch, and Mt. Zion community
schools consolidated to create the Now
Sight School, once located on this site.
Established under the Smith-Hughes
Act of 1917, designed to promote
vocational, . . . — — Map (db m122495) HM
On U.S. 51 near Overpass Trail SE, on the right when traveling north.
Named for Frederick Norwood and John S.
Butterfield, founders of the Norwood-Butterfield
Lumber Company, Norfield was incorporated in
1894. In 1900, Butterfield became sole owner of
the company and Denkmann Lumber Co. operated
the sawmill from . . . — — Map (db m201175) HM
On Ruth Drive SE (State Highway 570/591) south of State Highway 583, on the right when traveling north.
Ruth School, offering grades 1-10, was established with
Smith-Hughes Foundation Endowment funds at this site
in 1924 by consolidation of the community schools of
Eaton, Providence, Topisaw, Sweetwater, Pleasant
Hill, Pine Grove, Excelsia, Moaks . . . — — Map (db m122756) HM
On Pricedale Drive Southeast, 0.8 miles north of Windmill Drive SE, on the left when traveling north.
Home Site 1812-1855
Andrew Moak Sr.
March 1, 1782 S.C. - March 15, 1855
Pioneer - Oldest Settlement
in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
and two wives
Catherine Dominey
July 15, 1784 S.C. - July 18, 1821
Susannah Dominey . . . — — Map (db m249609) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 79) at Broadway, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Elsberry Milling Co. was founded in 1880 to deal in grain and manufacture flour. The mills location was chosen because the area was known for producing high-grade, soft red wheat. The nearby railway supported this as a wheat buying station. . . . — — Map (db m156319) HM
On Broadway (State Highway B) at 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on Broadway.
Erected to perpetuate
the memory of the men and
women of this community
who answered their country's
call to colors and dedicated
to those who made the
supreme sacrifice — — Map (db m156324) WM
On Boone Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Boone Street.
Troy, laid out on the site of Woods' Fort in 1819, lies on an old Sac and Fox Indian campsite where first settlers Joseph Cottle and Zadock Woods built their cabins, 1801. It was the Sac and Fox tribes, outraged by their 1804 land cession which . . . — — Map (db m138510) HM
On Main Street at Boone Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
This marks the site of
Woods Fort
where the settlers gathered
for protection from the
Indians in the War of 1812.
It was the headquarters
of Lieut. (afterwords President)
Zachary Taylor. — — Map (db m140746) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 79) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Dedicated to
the more than one
thousand volunteers
who came from all
over the nation to
help in the clean-up
of the "Great Flood"
July of 1993
———————————— . . . — — Map (db m156315) HM
On Riverside Drive (U.S. 93) north of Pinson Lane, on the left when traveling north.
About 15,000 years ago, this area was covered by huge glaciers which formed unique geological formations throughout the valley called drumlins or hills composed of glacial till deposited beneath the glaciers.
Ice periodically dammed up the . . . — — Map (db m113518) HM
Look and listen for the array of waterfowl who call Kootenai River their home and highway. Mallard ducks, Canadian geese, and common mergansers are year long residents, nesting along the water’s edge. Watch for waterfowl close to the rivers edge . . . — — Map (db m100112) HM
On U.S. 2, 4 miles east of State Highway 56, on the left when traveling east.
The land around Kootenai Falls has been explored and used for thousands of years by the Kootenai or Tunaxa People. The Kootenai tribe made up of seven bands, two in U.S. and five in Canada.
European traders and surveyors were lured to the region . . . — — Map (db m127287) HM
Near U.S. 2, 4 miles east of Montana Highway 56, on the right when traveling west.
The river is named for the Kootenai tribe that lived and hunted in this part of Montana and adjoining territory in Idaho and Canada. They were settled south of Flathead Lake in 1855 with the Salish on the Flathead Reservation.
They were . . . — — Map (db m71509) HM
On Interstate 80, 5.3 miles west of State Highway 560, on the right when traveling west.
A few miles west of here on the south side of the Platte River is the site of Fort McPherson, 1863-1880. During the Indian troubles of the middle 1860's, troops of the post were occupied in keeping the telegraph lines in operation and the mail and . . . — — Map (db m176427) HM
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 194,, 13.7 miles east of State Highway 56A, on the right when traveling east.
With the discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountains in the late 1850's , overland freighting and travel intensified. Every few miles westward along the trails, enterprising individuals established road ranches which offered lodgings and provision to . . . — — Map (db m174996) HM
On U.S. 30 at South Jackson Road, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 30.
The fort was established on the Oregon Trail on the south side of the Platte River in October 1863, on the eve of intensified Indian raids on the Plains.
Built next to the well-known Cottonwood Springs and McDonald ranch, it commanded a . . . — — Map (db m101821) HM
On Halligan Drive, 0.1 miles south of Platte Oasis Parkway, on the left when traveling south.
• Born Feb. 26, 1846 near Le Claire, Iowa
• Pony Express rider in 1860
• Union Army Scout in 1861
• Scout for 5th Cavalry in 1868
• Chief of Scouts against the Sioux 1890
• Stage driver between Ft. Kearney & No Platte Nebr 1865
• Called . . . — — Map (db m130199) HM
Near Scouts Rest Ranch Road (State Highway 56E) 0.2 miles west of North Buffalo Bill Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Barn, built in 1887, is 148 feet long, 70 wide, 40 feet high. It required seven railroad cars of lumber for construction. The original rafter ends under the eaves were shaped as gun stocks. Annie Oakley's trademark, the Ace of Hearts with a . . . — — Map (db m125057) HM
The idea for the 20th Century Veterans’ Memorial was conceived by Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Don C. Craig US Army (Infantry) World War II and Robert R. Hinde, Jr. Sergeant US Marine Corp World War II.
The Architectural talents of Robert R. Hinde, . . . — — Map (db m92532) WM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
Blacksmithing is the working of iron. It dates back to around 1400 B.C. and by 1000 B.C. the use of iron had spread to the point that it surpassed copper and gave its name to the Iron Age. Blacksmithing reached its golden age during the High . . . — — Map (db m191898) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
After the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, settlers began to establish farms and ranches all around the railroad line and they needed access to the railroad to ship their crops and cattle to market and travel to neighboring . . . — — Map (db m191900) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This capstan was used when marshy ground made direct pulling with oxen impossible. A cable was unwound from the spool in the center of the capstan and attached to the ditch plow. Teams of oxen or draft horses were hitched to the wooden arm of the . . . — — Map (db m191897) HM
Near Scouts Rest Ranch Road (State Highway 56E) 0.2 miles west of North Buffalo Bill Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Cody, Frank and Luther North were for a time partners in a ranch located along the Dismal River in Nebraska.
This cabin was their headquarters. The cabin was moved from its original location to the Bratt Ranch in 1882.
Nate Trego later . . . — — Map (db m125054) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This "crab" is a reproduction of the original used with the ditch plow. It was pulled into the ground as a wedge and a cable was run through a pulley in its center and back to the plow. Using block & tackle and the crab as an anchor, the oxen pulled . . . — — Map (db m191884) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This cabin was built in 1866 by R. E. Rowland out of native cedar found in the hills south of the Platte River. As a freighter to the town of Cottonwood Springs, near Maxwell, Nebraska, Rowland needed living quarters while staying in the area. . . . — — Map (db m242017) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This barber shop was first listed for taxes in 1900 according to Court House records. The building, mirrors on the back wall, rack on west side, and the smaller barber pole were those of Dick Neve. Both barber chairs, hat rack, the shelf and . . . — — Map (db m191779) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This schoolhouse was located four miles north and four miles west of Hershey, Nebraska and was called "Lower Birdwood". On January 22, 1892, the representatives from both the State of Nebraska and Lincoln County signed an agreement claiming this as . . . — — Map (db m191860) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This giant plow was used to dig drainage ditches along the Nemaha River in eastern Nebraska, the Platte River here in Lincoln County, the Medicine Creek south of here in Frontier County, near Big Springs, Nebraska, and in Colorado and Wyoming. . . . — — Map (db m191851) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This log, two-story, cedar log structure was built in 1868 or 1869 by Mr. E.E. Ericsson. Each log is shaped and interlocked with the next with a minimal use of square nails. Mr. Ericsson was born in Varmland, Sweden on July 1st, 1835. He arrived . . . — — Map (db m191768) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
The fort near here was established on the Oregon Trail on the south side of the Platte River in October 1863, on the eve of intensified Indian raids on the Plains. Built next to the well-known Cottonwood Springs and McDonald ranches, it commanded a . . . — — Map (db m180897) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This log cabin was constructed by the United States Army in the 1860's or 1870's at Fort McPherson. The logs were cut from the hills south of the Platte River near present-day Maxwell, Nebraska. Fort McPherson was established in 1863 by a . . . — — Map (db m191702) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This flagpole stood above Fort McPherson from 1877 to 1882 when it was removed and put in storage. It was later donated to the Lincoln County Historical Museum. Of what you can see here today the only original part is the main flagpole itself. The . . . — — Map (db m191703) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
The Fredericksen House was built on the site of 315 West Third Street in North Platte, Nebraska in about 1899. It was constructed precisely to the specifications that Fred Fredrickson designed himself. The house cost $2,300 and was paid in six . . . — — Map (db m191811) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
A general store was the Wal-Mart of the 19th Century. It supplied the local community with all the items needed for everyday living. The merchandise reflected the needs of the population, whether it was a farming community or ranching community. The . . . — — Map (db m191767) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This is the boyhood home of William "Bill" M. Jeffers, president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1937-1946. Remarkably he began his career as a janitor & call boy. As president, he prepared the railroad for the coming war and was appointed by . . . — — Map (db m191890) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This flat iron cage was used by the city of Maxwell, Nebraska as their local jail. Purchased in 1917 for $144.50, it was placed in the fire station. The iron framework inside was for use as a bed with a thin mattress on it. — — Map (db m191784) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
Mormon pioneers enroute from winter quarters, (Omaha) to the valley of the Great Salt Lake, under the leadership of Brigham Young, camped near here May 11, 1847. While in this vicinity William Clayton made a distance-measuring device which when . . . — — Map (db m180898) HM
On North Jeffers Street (U.S. 83) north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
In commemoration of the
”Old Glory Blowout” July 4, 1882
This event held in Lincoln County
Nebraska, was the manifestation of a dream
that became a reality as the:
”Buffalo Bill’s Wild West”
and was . . . — — Map (db m125081) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
These reproduction yokes would sit over the necks of two oxen each. Oxbows, small bent wood rods were placed under the oxen's necks and through the holes in the yokes and secured with pins. This allowed the yoke to secure itself against the oxen's . . . — — Map (db m191894) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
The Pawnee were one of the most important Native American tribes of the Plains area. By the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries they were living in circular earthlodges in large villages, sometimes including more than a thousand people. . . . — — Map (db m191940) HM
On West Walker Road, 0.9 miles west of South Buffalo Bill Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
(side 1) Dedicated June 15, 2002
Cold Springs added station
Jul. 1, 1861 – Nov. 20, 1861
Located 1600’ south by Lincoln County
James Stretesky Nebraskaland Days, Inc.
Nebraskaland National Bank
North Platte/Lincoln . . . — — Map (db m125063) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This log blacksmith shop and its sister station building, which was a two-story log house, were originally located on the Upper 96 Ranch four miles east of Fort McPherson near the Sam Machette Canyon. In 1931, the log house was dismantled and taken . . . — — Map (db m191700) HM
Near Scout's Rest Ranch Road, on the right when traveling west.
William Frederick Cody (1846-1917), known to the world a "Buffalo Bill," was the most noted Nebraskan of his day. The Many national and European tours of his various "Wild West" exhibitions made him the living symbol of the American West.
Cody . . . — — Map (db m125056) HM
Near Scouts Rest Ranch Road (State Highway 56E) 0.2 miles west of North Buffalo Bill Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1886 at a cost of $3,900.00 Cody left planning of the house to his sister, Julia Goodman. Patrick Walsh was contracted to build the two-story, nine room house, with its numerous closets and pantries. The house is in second Empire Style with . . . — — Map (db m125059) HM
On East Third Street at North Dewey Street, on the right when traveling east on East Third Street.
Sioux Lookout, the highest point in Lincoln County, was a prominent landmark on the overland trails.
From its lofty summit the development of the West unfolded before the eyes of the Sioux and other Indians.
Trappers and traders came by here . . . — — Map (db m107393) HM
Near Scouts Rest Ranch Road (State Highway 56E) 0.2 miles west of North Buffalo Bill Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This building was a cellar used to keep fruits, vegetables, milk, etc… cool during the summer. A natural spring kept fresh, cool water in the cement tub located inside. At Cody's time there were steel racks inside that they stored food items on. . . . — — Map (db m125058) HM
On North Jeffers Street (U.S. 83) at East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jeffers Street.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty The Crusade . . . — — Map (db m125079) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This cabin built in 1867
and restored by Sioux Lookout Chapter D. A. R. 1924 in honor of the early pioneers of North Platte, Nebraska — — Map (db m242273) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
100-CA-7 class cabooses were built in Union Pacific shops in Omaha, Nebraska in 1959, numbered 25400 thru 25499. This caboose was updated in 1975 with federally approved toilets, axle-driven alternators, and other items necessary for system-wide . . . — — Map (db m191899) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This shield is from the North Platte, NE. Union Pacific Depot 3-20-1918 to 11-1-1973 Home of WWII Canteen 12-25-1941 to 4-1-1946 — — Map (db m191939) HM
The scourge of every war has been service personnel that are missing in action or have not been accounted for as prisoners of war, and sadly, there is no definite closure for the loved ones, friends and comrades in arms of those for whom there has . . . — — Map (db m107399) HM
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
You are standing in front of a typical scene found in most farmyards in Lincoln County. A windmill and cistern were vital to the survival of both humans and livestock, especially during the hot, dry Nebraska summers. The windmill allowed farmers and . . . — — Map (db m191774) HM
On Interstate 80 at milepost 159, on the right when traveling east.
Beneath this platform, evidence of the great westward migration still remains. These shallow depressions were once deep ruts created by thousands of hooves, shoes and wheels. The Overland Trail is often visualized as a single well-defined . . . — — Map (db m88677) HM
On Interstate 80 at milepost 159, on the right when traveling east.
The Purple Heart medal was originated by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 for distinguished valor and is now awarded only to members of the armed forces of the United States who have been wounded in combat against an armed enemy. . . . — — Map (db m89175) HM
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 159, on the right when traveling east.
This is the Platte River Valley, America’s great road west. It provided a natural pathway for westward expansion across the continent during the nineteenth century. Here passed the Oregon Trail, following the South Platte River along much the same . . . — — Map (db m227919) HM
This is the Platte River Valley, America's great road west. It provided a natural pathway for westward expansion across the continent during the nineteenth century. Here passed the Oregon Trail, following the South Platte River along much the same . . . — — Map (db m227920) HM
On U.S. 93 at milepost 13,, 30 miles south of Alamo, Nevada, on the right when traveling north.
The 37th degree north latitude is marked at this point as the dividing line between the Territories of Utah and New Mexico under the provisions of the Compromise of 1850 which originally organized the land ceded by Mexico in 1848.
When the . . . — — Map (db m1289) HM
On U.S. 93 at First South, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 93.
“The Rolling Stones of Pahranagat,” a hoax article on magnetic currents written in 1862 by Dan deQuille of the Territorial Enterprise, made this valley world famous. Its lakes are filled and its fields are irrigated by three springs, Hiko, Crystal . . . — — Map (db m1290) HM
On Front Street at McKinley Street, on the right when traveling north on Front Street.
Caliente was first settled as a ranch, furnishing hay for the mining camps of Pioche and Delamar. In 1901, the famous Harriman-Clark right-of-way battle was ended when rancher Charles Culverwell, with the aid of a broad-gauge shotgun, allowed one . . . — — Map (db m69469) HM
On U.S. 93 at milepost 8.5 at the dirt road to Delamar, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 93.
John and Olivia Ferguson discovered gold twelve miles south of here around 1891. The original name of the camp they established was Ferguson. However, it was eventually renamed "Delamar" after John DeLamar, an entrepreneur who bought the best . . . — — Map (db m193828) HM
Elgin was the siding on the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad, which today is part of the Union Pacific Railroad. It was an important watering stop for the railroad, and boasted a post office from 1913 until 1966. James Webster Bradshaw . . . — — Map (db m207357) HM
On Hwy 93 at 317 (Route 317), on the left on Hwy 93.
Residents of desert areas know that flooding is always a possibility. In 1910, one of the worst rainstorms in southern Nevada history hit Lincoln and Clark Counties, causing damage from Meadow Valley Wash to the Vegas valley. In 1905, the San Pedro, . . . — — Map (db m207371) HM
Constructed as a Union Pacific Railroad depot in 1923, this mission revival structure was designed by well-known Los Angeles architects, John and Donald Parkinson. The depot represents an imposing example of Mission Revival design. Much of its . . . — — Map (db m14338) HM
On Nevada Route 318 at milepost 5, on the left when traveling north.
As early as 1865, a camp was established here and in the Spring of 1866, Colonel W.H. Raymond and others laid out the townsite. Hiko, situated in the Pahranagat range of mountains, is an Indian expression for "white man's town." Raymond, with . . . — — Map (db m1300) HM
On U.S. 93 at milepost 109, on the left when traveling north.
Bullionville began early in 1870 when John H. Ely and W.H. Raymond removed their five-stamp mill at Hiko and placed it at this point. The enterprise prospered and during the next two years most of nearby Pioche's mills were located here because of . . . — — Map (db m69474) HM
Near Cathedral Gorge State Park Road, 0.1 miles west of U.S. 93.
More than a million years ago, a large freshwater lake covered all of Meadow Valley - the area along U.S. 93 between Caliente and Panaca. Later, uplifting and faulting of the terrain caused the waters to drain, leaving behind a thousand feet of . . . — — Map (db m62077) HM
On 5th Street at C Street, on the left when traveling north on 5th Street.
This steam engine powered a portable sawmill in the Clover Valley Mountains of Lincoln County. Brought to the West in the late 1860s by William and O.P. Sherwood of Pioche, the engine changed hands several times during its half century of operation. . . . — — Map (db m69473) HM
Near State Highway 93, on the right when traveling south.
Miller's Point
Named by the Union Pacific Masonic Club February 22, 1935. Dedicated by St. John Lodge No. 18 F & A M August 18, 1935.
Cathedral Gorge
Named by Mrs. W. S. Godbe 1894. Designated a state park by Gov. Jas G. Scrugham . . . — — Map (db m27287) HM
Southern Nevada’s first permanent settlement and perhaps one of its most unique, was settled as a Mormon colony by Francis C. Lee and others in 1864. Poor in resources but rich in people, Panaca has changed but slowly down through the years. . . . — — Map (db m14340) HM
On Main Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
This building, popularly known as the Panaca Co-op, was constructed of adobe in 1868, by the (Mormon) "Panaca Cooperative Mercantile Institution" comprising more than one hundred stock holders -- to meet barter, merchandising, and marketing needs. . . . — — Map (db m69470) HM
On 5th Street at C Street, on the left when traveling north on 5th Street.
The large and constant flow of sweet, warm water from this spring makes possible the desert oasis of Meadow Valley. First noted by Manley's ill-fated Death Valley Party in 1849, the site was cultivated in 1858 by Brigham Young's White Mountain . . . — — Map (db m69472) HM
These beehive-shaped kilns were built in the mid-1870's to produce charcoal for the silver mills of Pioche and Bullionville, Nevada. Skilled stone masons quarried Rhyolitic tuff from nearby outcrops. The blocks were carefully dressed, then joined . . . — — Map (db m89432) HM
Oldest building in Lincoln County, constructed in 1867-1868 of adobe from the swamps west of town.
Built as a Mormon chapel, used also as a school and recreation hall, it is typical of the development in small Mormon pioneer communities in . . . — — Map (db m14339) HM
On Comstock Road near Nevada Route 322, on the left when traveling east.
Crime was rampant in Pioche in the early 1870's. During the first few years of Pioche's boom days it was said that 72 men "were buried with their boots on" before anyone died of natural causes. Many of these men are buried in this old Boot Hill . . . — — Map (db m89497) HM
On Cedar Street east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
The First Episcopal Church built with money raised by the people of the town, was dedicated July 21, 1872. It was located across the street. In 1897 the building was moved to Delamar where it burned. Bishop Hunting bought this building, which was . . . — — Map (db m89474) HM
On Main Street (Business Route 93) at Nevada Route 322, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
1864 - 65 this building survived the ravages of fire as well as gunfire.
Probably used at first as a social center, later to be used by interested citizens and businessmen.
Organized as "The Pioche Commercial Club," its purpose was to work . . . — — Map (db m46401) HM
On U.S. 93 at milepost 132, on the left when traveling north.
Local legend attributes the discovery to the locator picking up a rock to throw at a jackrabbit and finding himself holding high grade silver. The Jack Rabbit District, named for the mine, was located in 1876 by Isaac Newton Garrison. Early mine . . . — — Map (db m69484) HM
On Lacour Street north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Masonic Lodges have used this building since 1872. The Royal Arch Masons first owned the building when they were issued a Dispensation on June 12, 1873.
Shortly after that St. John's Lodge #18 was issued a Charter on Nov. 20, 1873.
At the . . . — — Map (db m89471) HM
On Lacour Street north of Pioche Street, on the left when traveling north.
This hotel was built in 1895 by the Ely Valley Mines to house their guests. And lay claim to such overnight guests as Herbert Hoover, Nel Murbarger (Famous author of the "Old West") Many U.S. Senators and Nevada Governors and many other notables. . . . — — Map (db m89473) HM
On Main Street south of Meadow Valley Street, on the right when traveling north.
This building was erected in 1872, one of the oldest in town. This historic lodge hall has served Pioche in Friendship, Love and Truth for over a 100 years. Pioche Lodge #23 was founded in 1872.
Mt. Vernon Encampment #8 in 1875 and Miriam . . . — — Map (db m89470) HM
On Lacour Street at Pioche Street, on the right when traveling north on Lacour Street.
Constructed in 1929 to serve the community as a fire hall.
This building housed Pioche's first fire truck purchased in 1928.
Fire chief Herbert Cleine and wife "Ben" resided in the basement apartment for 25 years until the new fire hall was . . . — — Map (db m69482) HM
On Main Street (Nevada Route 321) 2.4 miles west of U.S. 93, on the left when traveling west.
Silver ore was discovered in this range of mountains in 1864, but no important development took place until 1869 when mines were opened and the town of Pioche appeared. Pioche soon became the scene of a wild rush of prospectors and fortune seekers . . . — — Map (db m132469) HM
On Comstock Road, 0.1 miles east of Osceola Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
A mining town from the late 1860s, Pioche is one of the most intact historic communities in Southern Nevada. Named for Francois L.A. Pioche, a San Francisco financier who, with partners, acquired some of the earliest claims in the area, the town . . . — — Map (db m89454) HM
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