Winnemucca in Humboldt County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Great Black Stone

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2016

1. Great Black Stone Marker

Inscription. Dedicated on the Pilgrimage to ‘Mucca on 3 Rabia I, 1380 A.H. (Mohammedan Calendar).

Brought by caravan from the sea at Crescent City, California, to dedicate the opening of the new trade route from Winnemucca to the sea and to affirm the friendship of the peoples along the route from Humboldt County, Nevada, through Lake, Klamath, Jackson and Josephine counties, Oregon, to Del Norte County, California.

Dedicated by the People and Officials of these counties on September 24, 1960 A.D. (Gregorian Calander).

Erected 1960 by People and Officials of these Counties.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is September 24, 1960.

Location. 40° 58.337′ N, 117° 44.006′ W. Marker is in Winnemucca, Nevada, in Humboldt County. Marker can be reached from South Bridge Street just north of West Fifth Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located near the northeast corner of the Humboldt County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 West Fifth Street, Winnemucca NV 89445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Humboldt Canal (a few steps from this marker); Winnemucca World War I American Legion Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch Bank Robbery

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of school house (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Winnemucca to the Sea Highway (about 700 feet away); California Trail - Trading Post (about 700 feet away); Winneva Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Pioneer Memorial Park (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnemucca.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Winnemucca to the Sea Highway

Also see . . .
1. Winnemucca to the Sea Highway. The Winnemucca to the Sea Highway was developed with the idea to establish a continuous, improved route from Winnemucca, Nevada through Medford, Oregon and on to the Pacific Coast to Crescent City, California. In the mid 1950’s there was no direct route linking these regions. (Submitted on April 13, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Winnemucca to the Sea Highway. Community leaders from points along this proposed highway formed the Winnemucca to the Sea Highway Association, which worked with state and local governments to obtain funding for the planning, construction and upgrade of the highway.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2016

2. Great Black Stone Marker

The original proposal was to create one highway, numbered 140. However, this idea never fully came to fruition. (Submitted on April 13, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Humboldt County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2016

3. Humboldt County Courthouse

(Marker is beside sidewalk at northeast corner of courthouse.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.