Gardnerville in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Sheridan
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009
1. Sheridan Marker
In 1861, a blacksmith shop, a store, a boarding house, and two saloons comprised the village of Sheridan. The village had grown up around Moses Job’s General Store, established prior to 1855.The Surveyor General, in his 1889-90 biennial report, stated that Sheridan was the metropolis of the Carson River West Fork farmers.
The Sheridan House, erstwhile boarding adobe, has been converted to a dwelling. It may be seen across the road. It is all that remains of the “metropolis”.
Moses Job, an irrepressible man, climbed the peak above you, planted the American Flag and with a shout named the peak after himself! You are looking into Job’s Canyon . To the left is Job’s Peak. To its right is Job’s Sister.
Nevada State Park System
Carson Valley Historical Society
Erected by Nevada State Park System and the Carson Valley Historical Society. (Marker Number 122.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009
2. Sheridan Marker
Job's Canyon as mentioned in marker text can be seen in the background.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mottsville (approx. 2.2 miles away); Hiram Mott (approx. 2.2 miles away); Carson Trail - Upland Travel (approx. 2.3 miles away); Luther Canyon (approx. 2.3 miles away); Brockliss Road (approx. 2.6 miles away); Kingsbury Grade (approx. 4˝ miles away); The Cary Mill (approx. 4˝ miles away); Garden Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gardnerville.
Regarding Sheridan. The Marker text states that the Sheridan House stands across the street. At this time of year the trees are filled out and the house is obscured by these trees. A view of the house in winter can be seen at:
http://www.nevada-landmarks.com/do/shl122.htm
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009
3. Job's Peak
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009
4. Job's Sister
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009
5. Job's Canyon
Job's Peak is to the left and Job's Sister is to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,064 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
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