Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Michelson Residence

Photographed By Matthew J Ebert, August 21, 2020

1. Michelson Residence Marker

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Albert Michelson (1852-1931) lived at this location with his family after graduating high school in San Francisco in 1869. By directly speaking with then president Ulysses S. Grant, he won a spot to attend Annapolis.

After graduation, he once again returned to his home before reporting to sea duty. In 1907, Albert Michelson became the first American to receive the Nobel Prize for Science, primarily for his measurements of the speed of light.

He died in 1931 in Pasadena, California.

Erected 2019 by Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 39° 18.687′ N, 119° 39.041′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is on A Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 A Street, Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Piper - Beebe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Miners Union Hall

Photographed By Matthew J Ebert, August 21, 2020

2. Michelson Residence Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Glory of Solidarity and Fraternity (within shouting distance of this marker); E Clampus Vitus Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 601's (within shouting distance of this marker); Piper’s Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Piper’s Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Storey County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2021, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on March 21, 2022, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2021, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.