Eureka in Eureka County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Eureka Sentinel Newspaper
Photographed By Karen Key, November 23, 2008
1. Eureka Sentinel Newspaper Marker
When A. Skillman closed the Shermantown Reporter at Hamilton he moved is printing press to Eureka. Together with Dr. L.C. McKenny they started the Sentinel as a weekly paper in July 1870. It became a daily in June 1871 reporting local and international news via telegraph dispatches. The Sentinel's reporting of mine and other opportunities helped bring people and investors to this once great Nevada mining district. Originally located at No. 5 Buel Street it relocated here in August 1879. Last published on June 12, 1960 by editor, publisher and owner Edward James Mowle who died two days after the last issue. Dedicated June 10, 2000 by Lucinda Jane Saunders
Chapter 1881
E Clampus Vitus
Erected 2000.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1871.
Location. 39° 30.75′ N, 115° 57.7′ W. Marker is in Eureka, Nevada, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eureka Sentinel Building (here, next to this marker); Eureka Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Bartine Outhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eureka & Palisade RR (about 300 feet away); Eureka Opera House (about 300 feet away); Charcoal Burners Massacred Aug. 18, 1879 (approx. half a mile away); Tannehill Cabin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Eureka (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.
Also see . . . The Eureka Sentinel Museum. (Submitted on December 25, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Photographed By Karen Key
2. Eureka Sentinel Building
Marker is between the doors.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 6, 2013
3. Eureka Sentinel Building
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,986 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on October 22, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
