Eureka in Eureka County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Bartine Outhouse
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 24, 2008
1. Bartine Outhouse Marker
This historic five-hole outhouse was built for prominent Eureka businessman, Frederick Bartine (1888-1964).
A native of Finland, Bartine immigrated here in 1901. Soon after, he prospered as owner of the Ruby Hill Water Works, the Bartine Ranch, the Bartine Service Station and two mining claims on Willow Creek.
The outhouse itself has had a troubled past. It has been move numerous times and has been the center of a legal dispute. It has now found a home on the site of the old Eureka Barber Shop and is being restored and maintained through private donations.
It remains the only known five-hole outhouse in Nevada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 39° 30.765′ N, 115° 57.644′ W. Marker is in Eureka, Nevada, in Eureka County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 50) and Ruby Hill Avenue on Main Street. The Bartine Outhouse is part of an historical display on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eureka NV 89316, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eureka & Palisade RR (here, next to this marker); Eureka Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka Opera House
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 24, 2008
2. The Bartine Outhouse
The marker is to the left of the outhouse, note the shadow.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 24, 2008
3. Crew Car No. 29
Crew Car No. 29 is next to the Bartine Outhouse. It is the only remaining piece of rolling stock from the Eureka & Palisade Railroad.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 24, 2008
4. Crew Car No. 29
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 844 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
