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Jim and Belle Butler
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By Lester J Letson, July 17, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Jim and Belle Butler Marker | | |
Inscription. In May 1900, Jim and Belle Butler came prospecting from their hay ranch at Belmont to stake the claims that gave rise to Tonopah. This was the first silver bonanza of the 20th century. It prompted a mining renaissance and this heritage is Tonopah's greatest attraction along with good food, lodging and all necessary services. This monument was designed and built by local artist Adam Skiles and dedicated by Tonopah citizens, May, 2007
Erected 2007 by Tonopah Citizens.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series.
Location. 38° 4.179′ N, 117° 13.883′ W. Marker is in Tonopah, Nevada, in Nye County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street, AKA Veterans Memorial Highway (Route 95) and Oddie Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Main Street, AKA Veterans Memorial Highway. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 North Main Street, Tonopah NV 89049, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. "Big" Bill Murphy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belmont Mine Fire Mural (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tonopah (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Tonopah Mining Boom (approx. 0.3 miles away); County Court House - Nye County (approx. 0.4 miles away); John G. Kirchen (approx. 1.6 miles away). | | | | 
By Lester J Letson, July 17, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Jim and Belle Butler Marker and sculptures | | Jim and Belle Butler staked the mines that led to the creation of the town of Tonopah. They made some of the richest silver strikes in Nevada history. | | |
More about this marker. The marker is comprised of rocks, flagstone, and two artfully welded metal sculptures depicting the founders of Tonopah, Jim and Belle Butler. The Butlers each staked their own claims in the hills above Tonopah and were equal partners well before it was common for women to be active in large operations such as this one.
Regarding Jim and Belle Butler. Jim and Belle Butler staked the mines that led to the creation of the town of Tonopah. They made some of the richest silver strikes in Nevada history. |
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By Lester J Letson, July 17, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Jim and Belle Butler Marker and sculptures | | |
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By Lester J Letson, July 17, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Welded steel sculpture of Jim and Belle Butler | | |
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By Lester J Letson, July 17, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Tonopah, Nevada | | Picture is of Tonopah from the top of mine tailings in the Tonopah Mining District. The red brick building in the middle of the picture is the Mizpah Hotel, named after the Mizpah mine which in turn was named for Belle Butler. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on February 20, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. This page has been viewed 185 times since then. Last updated on January 3, 2013, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. Photos: 1. submitted on February 20, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. 2. submitted on February 25, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 20, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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