Near Manhattan in Nye County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Manhattan - "The Pine Tree Camp"
Photographed By Trev Meed, circa August 28, 2009
1. Manhattan - "The Pine Tree Camp" Marker
The Manhattan Mining Camp northeast of here, was first organized in 1867. The place name persisted in local use, and was adopted in 1905 when John Humphrey found gold at the foot of April Fool Hill near the old stage route. A typical boom followed. A post office was started late in 1905 and the camp soon had telegraph, telephone, utilities and businesses. Transport was to Tonopah and the railroad at Sodaville.
The 1906 earthquake halted mining investment. As a result, most of the productive work here was done by lessees. The gold strikes were in ore and placer, and by 1909, there were 13 mines and 16 placers. Some of the operations were the Big Four, Litigation Hill Merger, Stray Dog, September Fraction, and White Caps. Hydraulic placering started in 1909. In 1938, dredging began, continuing for years. Over $10,000,000 was produced.
"Manhattan was always a good camp."
Erected by Central Nevada Development Association. State Historic Preservation Office. Department of Cultural Affairs. (Marker Number 97.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 38° 34.343′ N, 117° 10.86′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John C. Humphrey (approx. 5.1 miles away); Round Mountain (approx. 11.2 miles away).
Also see . . . Manhattan - Nevada Ghost Town. A detailed history if the area including many photos. (Submitted on October 11, 2015.)
Photographed By Trev Meed, August 28, 2009
2. Welcome To Manhattan Nevada
Photographed By Trev Meed, March 23, 2011
3. Mining Relic
Photographed By Trev Meed, August 28, 2009
4. Manhattan Residence
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 2, 3, 4. 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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