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

The Humboldt Trail

1844 - 1868

Photographed by Michael Fuess, October 25, 2020

1. The Humboldt Trail Marker

Inscription.
In memory of the brave pioneers who blazed the trail we dedicate this plaque

Erected 1951 by Reno Womens Civic Club 1951 Church Lane.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 39° 31.464′ N, 119° 49.108′ W. Marker is in Reno, Nevada, in Washoe County. It is on West 1st St, on the right when traveling east. Located in Bicentennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reno NV 89501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wingfield Park (within shouting distance of this marker); From Drought to Flood (within shouting distance of this marker); First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reno

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sullivan & Kelly Ditch (about 400 feet away); The Truckee River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Powning’s Addition Conservation District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fish of the Truckee River (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reno.

Photographed by Michael Fuess, October 25, 2020

2. The Humboldt Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2020, by Michael Fuess of Reno, Nevada. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2020, by Michael Fuess of Reno, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.