Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Red Light District

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011

1. Red Light District Marker

Inscription. On this spot once stood the cribs of Virginia City’s “Sporting Row.” Near this site, in Crib 1, was housed the celebrated courtesan of the Comstock, Julia C. Bulette, brutally murdered January 20, 1867 for her jewels by John Millian.

Erected 1967 by E Clampus Vitus, Julia C. Bulette Chapter No. 1864. (Marker Number 37.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 20, 1926.

Location. 39° 18.651′ N, 119° 38.941′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is at the intersection of North D Street and Union Street on North D Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 North D Street, Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chinatown (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of International Hotels (within shouting distance of this marker); Founders of Julia C. Bulette Chapter (within shouting distance of this marker); Territorial Enterprise (within shouting distance of this marker); African Americans And The Boston Saloon

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Union Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); African Americans and the Boston Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia and Truckee Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.

Also see . . . Julia C. Bulette. A Find-A-Grave posting offering photos and additional information. (Submitted on August 11, 2011.)

Additional keywords. prostitution

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011

2. Red Light District Marker

Purportedly the Last Crib in Virginia City's Red Light District, Now Razed. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, circa May 1993

3. Purportedly the Last Crib in Virginia City's Red Light District, Now Razed.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,322 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.