Verdi in Washoe County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Inyo Marble Works
Marmol, Nevada
| | 1890-1924 | |
Photographed by Lance C Johnson, July 14, 2018
1. Inyo Marble Works Marker
The Inyo Marble Works was erected on this site in 1890 by San Francisco financiers. The rough marble was cut and polished into columns and slabs using cheap water power from the Truckee River. The finished product was shipped by rail to California for use in various buildings, including the Crocker, Hobart, and Mills Buildings in San Francisco.
Dedicated September 12, 1987 by Snowshoe Thompson Chapter 1827
E Clampus Vitus
Erected 1987 by Snowshoe Thompson Chapter 1827, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 39° 31.073′ N, 119° 59.375′ W. Marker is in Verdi, Nevada, in Washoe County. It is on 2nd Street west of Bridge Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Verdi NV 89439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada, in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and in Greater Reno Area. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Great Train Robbery (about 400 feet away); Henness Pass Road O'Neill Station (about 500 feet away); Verdi (approx. Ό mile away); Truckee Trail - Last Crossing (approx. half a mile away); Crystal Peak Toll Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Verdi Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 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.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Great Train Robbery (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Ysterdad, May 23, 2026
2. Inyo Marble Works Marker
Wide angle view - marker is in center of photo
Photographed by Ysterdad, May 23, 2026
3. Inyo Marble Works Marker
Wide angle view looking east - marker is near right side of photo
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. This page has been viewed 768 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. Photos: 1. submitted on March 2, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2026, by Ysterdad of Concord, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
