Wellington in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Wellington

Photographed By Bruce Armbrust, October 13, 2013

1. Wellington Marker

Inscription. Following the mining boom in the Aurora District in 1860, Jack Wright and Leonard Hamilton put up a bridge across the West Walker River and established a stage station at this location. Wagons and stages were repaired, horses shod and the station became a trading center for nearby ranches and farms.

In 1863, Daniel Wellington bought out the interests of Wright and Hamilton and the station became known as "Wellington's". The Wellington Hotel, located about a half mile south of the station, was constructed by wagonmaster Zadok Pierce in 1875. Over the years it has served as a livery stable, freight station, general store and post office.

Erected by Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology and the Groso & Silva families. (Marker Number 74.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 38° 45.113′ N, 119° 22.23′ W. Marker is in Wellington, Nevada, in Lyon County. Marker is at the intersection of Nevada Route 208 and Wellington Cutoff (Nevada Route 829), on the right when traveling east on State Route 208. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellington NV 89444, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pierce Station

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Hoye's Store (approx. half a mile away); Wellington Grammar School (approx. ¾ mile away); Wilson Canyon (approx. 9 miles away); Topaz Post Office (approx. 12.4 miles away in California); Coleville (approx. 14.7 miles away in California); Flag on Centennial Bluff (approx. 15½ miles away in California).

Photographed By Bruce Armbrust, October 13, 2013

2. Wellington Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2013, by Bruce Armbrust of Gardnerville, Nevada. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2013, by Bruce Armbrust of Gardnerville, Nevada. 2. submitted on October 18, 2013, by Bruce Armbrust of Gardnerville, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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