Luning in Mineral County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Firminia Sarras
Nevada's Copper Queen
Photographed By Matthew J Ebert, November 12, 2021
1. Firminia Sarras Marker
Born July 1840 in Nicaragua. Died February 1, 1915 in Luning, Nevada. Mother of Conchetta, Conception, Juanita, Emma, James A. Marshall, Frank and Frederick Mason.
Ferminia Sarras was born in Nicaragua and immigrated to America in 1867. Although mining was a man's world, she became a prospector, venturing into the Central Nevada desert alone and developed into a highly successful woman miner. Her initial mining claims, the Amant and the Central America were filed in 1888, many more would follow. In 1902 Ferminia had the first of several major sales when investors bonded 25 of her copper claims at 8,000 dollars each. In 1905 the railroad established a terminal in Soda Springs Valley, naming the town Mina after Ferminia---Nevada's Copper Queen.
Erected 2016 by Copper Queen 1915 Outpost of Julia C Bulette Chapter 1864, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Women. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1915.
Location. 38° 30.112′ N, 118° 10.73′ W. Marker is in Luning, Nevada, in Mineral County. Marker is at the intersection
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Photographed By Matthew J Ebert, November 12, 2021
2. Firminia Sarras Marker with graveyard beyond.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2022, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
