Rochester in Pershing County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Rochester
Photographed By Lance C Johnson
1. Rochester Marker
Rochester was discovered and named in the early 1860s by prospectors from Rochester, New York.
The area was relocated in 1912 when Joseph Nenzel discovered large bodies of silver ore which led to the great mining boom a year later.
Rochester produced about 9 million dollars in silver ores although gold, copper and lead were also taken.
J.U.N.K. September 20, 1986
Julius Unequivocal Nevada Klampout
Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864
E Clampus Vitus
Erected 1986 by Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 17.074′ N, 118° 12.272′ W. Marker is in Rochester, Nevada, in Pershing County. Marker is on Rochester Canyon Road, 6 miles south of Lovelock-Unionville Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lovelock NV 89419, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Reunion in Unionville (approx. 11.7 miles away); Beautiful Jumble (approx. 13.6 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 48 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 11, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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