Genoa in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Territorial Enterprise & the Telegraph
Photographed By Lance C Johnson, March 28, 2021
1. The Territorial Enterprise & the Telegraph Marker
The Territorial Enterprise, a newspaper founded in Genoa in 1858 was at this location and one other in the town. The press was later moved to Carson City and then Virginia City. The first telegraph office in Nevada was also located on this block. The Placerville and Humboldt Telegraph Company was started by Frederick A Bee in 1858. At the time, the telegraph was the fastest method of communication available. The line started in Placerville and at first ended in Genoa but later became part of the transcontinental telegraph. Wires were strung tree-to-tree resembling a grapevine, thus the nickname of Bee's Grapevine Line. The newspaper and telegraph office served an important roll in the formation of the great state of Nevada!
Dedicated March 21, 2020
By the Snow Shoe Thompson Chapter 1827
The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus
Erected 2020 by Snow Shoe Thompson Chapter 1827, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 39° 0.185′ N, 119° 50.815′ W. Marker is in Genoa, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is on Mill Street west of Main Street,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jackass Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Genoa Bar (within shouting distance of this marker); The General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas Lodge #12, F& AM (within shouting distance of this marker); Originally – The Raycraft Dance Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nevada’s First Newspaper (about 300 feet away); Genoa Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Genoa.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 34 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 28, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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