Goldfield in Esmeralda County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Gables

Photographed By Trev Meed, October 5, 2009

1. The Gables Marker

Inscription. Home of Blanche Sprague
Organizing Regent of Nevada
February 12, 1910

Erected 2010 by Nevada State Society/ National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 37° 42.407′ N, 117° 13.867′ W. Marker is in Goldfield, Nevada, in Esmeralda County. Marker is at the intersection of Sundog Avenue and Crook Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Sundog Avenue. When traveling north on Highway 95, right where the highway bends sharply left (west) in Goldfield, the intersection of Sundog and Crook is located right there. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goldfield NV 89013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Goldfield (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gans Vs. Nelson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Goldfield Community Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Consolidated Telephone – Telegraph Company Building

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(approx. ¼ mile away); California Beer Hall Warehouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Where’s Gran Pah? (approx. 0.4 miles away); Goldfield’s Railroads (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Goldfield (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goldfield.

Also see . . . Gables House history. Goldfield Historical Society website entry:
Read more about the history of the Gables House and its original owners, Charles S. and Blanche Sprague. (Submitted on April 5, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)

Additional commentary.
1. The Gables
Charles S. Sprague House (“The Gables”) built in 1907.

Sprague came to Goldfield in December, 1905, with an established reputation as a prominent newspaperman and politician from Colorado. In January, 1906, he purchased the Goldfield News and developed the newspaper into one of the most successful businesses in the district. “The Gables” was where Mrs. Blanche Sprague

Photographed By Trev Meed, October 5, 2009

2. The Gables.

The marker can be seen at the far right side of the building.

founded the Nevada Branch of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1910. Mrs. Sprague, a member of the Mayflower Society, was a decsendent of both John Alden and Miles Standish, and was a leader in both the social and charitable activities of Goldfield.
Source: Goldfield Historic Walking Tour Booklet
The Goldfield Historical Society
P.O. Box 393
Goldfield, Nevada 89013
www.goldfieldhistoricalsociety.com
Printed August 2013 4th Edition

— Submitted October 25, 2015.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 31, 2018

3. The Gables

A portico and ramp has been added to the front of the house over the years.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 31, 2018

4. The Gables

The first Daughters of the American Revolution Nevada chapter meeting was held in this house in February of 1910.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 31, 2018

5. The Gables

The Charles S. Sprague House 'The Gables' is listed as historical marker No. 22 in the Goldfield Historic Walking Tour Booklet.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 5, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.