Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
John “Snowshoe” Thompson / James T. Fennimore
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 9, 2009
1. John “Snowshoe” Thompson / James T. Fennimore Marker
Dedicated to two of Nevada’s brawniest pioneers: James T. Fennimore, who, on a wild night in 1859, christened this town Virginia – and to John “Snowshoe” Thompson who carried the mails on homemade skis during the crescent years of the Comstock Lode. Erected June 13, 1959 by Snowshoe Thompson Chapter E Clampus Vitus.
Erected 1959 by E Clampus Vitus, Snowshoe Thompson Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1869.
Location. 39° 18.606′ N, 119° 38.981′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is on C Street (Nevada Route 341), on the left when traveling north. Marker is mounted on the front of the Territorial Enterprise - Mark Twain Museum Building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Territorial Enterprise (here, next to this marker); William Wright aka Dan De Quille (here, next to this marker); Mark Twain (here, next to this marker); Virginia City (within shouting distance of this marker); The Delta
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Also see . . . Snowshoe Thompsom – Viking of the Sierra. Tahoe County entry (Submitted on August 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Additional commentary.
1. "Snowshoe" Thompson
There are currently several markers listed at HMdb.org. from California and Nevada commemorating “Snowshoe” Thompson. Be sure to search the database to acquire additional information on his accomplishments.
— Submitted August 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
2. Fennimore or Finney?
This marker states that James Fennimore named Virginia City; however historical articles state his name as James FINNEY.
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Submitted August 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 24, 2009
2. John “Snowshoe” Thompson / James T. Fennimore Marker
This marker is located on the right. The Nearby Marker Mark Twain is located on the left.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 9, 2009
3. Close-Up of Relief Art on Marker
"Snowshoe" Thompson on left and James T. Fennimore on right.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 24, 2009
4. The Mark Twain Museum at the Territorial Enterprise Building
Photographed By Don Harton, May 29, 2009
5. The Mark Twain Museum at the Territorial Enterprise Building
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,092 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on August 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on August 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4, 5. submitted on August 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
