Verdi in Washoe County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Truckee Trail - Last Crossing

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 20, 2016

1. Truckee Trail - Last Crossing Marker

Inscription. "Drove over a hill and came through a most beautiful pine forest to the [Truckee] river and crossed it for the last - 27th time. Camped on the opposite side by a spring." - Joseph Curtis Buffum, Aug 7, 1849

Erected 2000 by Trails West Inc. (Marker Number 23.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Trail, the Trails West Inc., and the Truckee Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 7, 1849.

Location. 39° 30.829′ N, 119° 59.773′ W. Marker is in Verdi, Nevada, in Washoe County. Marker can be reached from Crystal Park Road. The marker is located in a parking area in Crystal Peak Park. The park has several parking areas. The marker is in the last parking area near the river and the 3rd Street Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Verdi NV 89439, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Verdi (approx. 0.2 miles away); Inyo Marble Works (approx. half a mile away); The Great Train Robbery (approx. half a mile away); Henness Pass Road O'Neill Station (approx. half a mile away); Crystal Peak Toll Bridge (approx.

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¾ mile away); Verdi Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Von Schmidt (approx. 0.8 miles away); Henness Pass Road (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Verdi.

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 20, 2016

2. Truckee Trail - Last Crossing Marker

3rd Street Bridge over the Truckee River in the background.

Truckee River Near the Last Crossing Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 20, 2016

3. Truckee River Near the Last Crossing Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2020, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2020, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.