Tonopah in Nye County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

County Court House

Nye County

Photographed By Karen Key, October 1, 2007

1. County Court House - Nye County Marker

Inscription. Built in 1905 at a cost of $27,965.00 by Continental Construction Company. Site selected by commission April 1 and donated by Jim Butler's Tonopah Mining Company. On Tuesday, February 7, 1905 Governor Sparks signed the bill to remove the county seat of Nye County from Belmont to Tonopah. When news was received in Tonopah arrangements were made to have every mine with steam whistles to blow them at six o'clock that evening in honor of the event—and blow they did. It was a red hot occasion.

Dedicated this 27th day of May, 1972 by the Snow-Show Thomson Chapter No. 1927 E. Clampus Vitus

Erected 1972 by Snow-Shoe Thomson Chapter No. 1927 E. Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 7, 1862.

Location. 38° 3.945′ N, 117° 13.623′ W. Marker is in Tonopah, Nevada, in Nye County. Marker can be reached from Court House Road. Marker is at the back door of the courthouse building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tonopah NV 89049, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tonopah (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Silver Top Mine (approx. ¼ mile away); A Miner's Life

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(approx. ¼ mile away); "Big" Bill Murphy (approx. ¼ mile away); Belmont Mine Fire Mural (approx. ¼ mile away); Mine To Market (approx. ¼ mile away); Mizpah Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Suffrage Leader (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tonopah.

Photographed By Karen Key, October 1, 2007

2. County Court House - Nye County Marker

Masons Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, October 1, 2007

3. Masons Cornerstone

Nye County Courthouse
June 3 1905
George E. Cilson
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Back view with the cornerstone and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, October 1, 2007

4. Back view with the cornerstone and marker

Photographed By Karen Key, October 1, 2007

5. County Court House - Nye County Marker

Front of building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, October 1, 2007

6. Front of building

Sideview showing dome image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, October 1, 2007

7. Sideview showing dome

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,522 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 2, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.