Near Genoa in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Walley's Hot Springs
Photographed By Trev Meed, circa 2014
1. Walley's Hot Springs Marker
Like many Nevada hot springs, these dot a fault break along which the mountains rise.
In 1862, along this Carson branch of the Emigrant Trail, David and Harriet Walley developed a $100,000 spa with 11 baths, a ballroom and gardens. The thermal waters (136˚ to 160˚) became well known as a cure of "rheumatism and scrofulous affections".
It sold for a mere $5,000 in 1896, but functioned as a hotel until 1935 when it burned. Its former cool cellar you see is still in use.
In 1962, trial hydro-thermal power poles were drilled here as deep as 1,250': Maximum temperature 181˚.
Erected by Nevada State Park System and the Carson Valley Historical Society. (Marker Number 120.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 58.85′ N, 119° 50.013′ W. Marker is near Genoa, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker can be reached from Foothill Road (Nevada Route 206), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in the parking lot of the resort. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Genoa NV 89411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carson Trail - Hot Springs (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Trev Meed, circa 2014
2. Walley's Hot Springs Marker
Photographed By Michael Fuess, September 1, 2017
3. Walley's Hot Springs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 2. submitted on October 11, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 3. submitted on February 29, 2020, by Michael Fuess of Reno, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
