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Elko in Elko County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
 

Elko Independent

 
 
Elko Independent Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Trev Meed, October 9, 2015
1. Elko Independent Marker
Inscription. Approximately 200 feet east of this site is the early location of Elko's first newspaper. Founded June 19, 1869 by former miner Edward Davison Kelly, when Elko was just six months old. The Independent has been in continuous publication ever since.
 
Erected 1986 by E Clampus Vitus- Lucinda J. Saunders Chapter 1881.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: CommunicationsSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
 
Location. 40° 49.885′ N, 115° 45.791′ W. Marker is in Elko, Nevada, in Elko County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and Railroad Street on 4th Street. Marker sits right at the east corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 4th Street, Elko NV 89801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Saloon and Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Star Hotel (about 700 feet away); Elko County High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Inhabitants (approx. 0.2 miles away); Entertainment (approx. 0.2 miles away); Growth and Industry (approx. 0.2
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miles away); Education (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elko.
 
Elko Independent Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Trev Meed, October 9, 2015
2. Elko Independent Marker
Elko Independent Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Trev Meed, October 9, 2015
3. Elko Independent Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
 
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