Eureka in Eureka County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Eureka & Palisade RR

Photographed By Matthew J Ebert, October 13, 2021

1. Eureka & Palisade RR Marker

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In 1873 separate stage coach owners Gilbert and Salsbury along with Hotel owner J.P. Withington organized the E&P to supply the Eureka Mining District. With the first train reaching Eureka on October 22 1875. This 87-mile-long narrow gauge train survived several floods the worst being in March of 1910 that washed out 11 miles of track. 3 separate companies operated the line, the first being the Eureka and Palisade Railroad from 1873 - 1901, the second being the Eureka & Palisade Railway from 1901 - 1911, third Eureka — Nevada Railway Company from 1912 - 1938 making its last run on July 1 1938.
Dedicated this 3rd day of June 2017 / 6022
Lucinda Jane Saunders Chapter #1881 E Clampus Vitus
Elko Nevada

Erected 2017 by E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1875.

Location. 39° 30.761′ N, 115° 57.642′ W. Marker is in Eureka, Nevada, in Eureka County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Bateman Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 S Main Street, Eureka NV 89316, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Bartine Outhouse (here, next to this marker); Eureka Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka Sentinel Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eureka Sentinel Newspaper (about 300 feet away); Charcoal Burners Massacred Aug. 18, 1879 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tannehill Cabin (approx. 0.7 miles away); Eureka (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.

Photographed By Matthew J Ebert, October 13, 2021

2. Eureka & Palisade RR Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2021, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. 2. submitted on October 18, 2021, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.