Yerington in Wabuska in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Mitch "The Buffet" Miller's Copper Queen 1915 Headquarters (CQHQ)
Built in 1881 by Edward P. Lovejoy, this building has served as a general merchandise & produce, hotel, restaurant, bar, grocery and post office.
After a succession of owners, Mitch first aquired the property in 1994 to operate a bar. His father and stepmother took over the property in 2000. Following their passing, Mitch reaquired the bar in 2019 and donated it to the Copper Queen #1915 Chapter of E Clampus Vitus in 2022.
It was Mitch who dubbed the building "CQHQ".
Dedicated to Mitch "The Buffet" Miller
by Copper Queen #1915 E Clampus Vitus May 6, 2023
Erected 2023 by E Clampus Vitus, Copper Queen #1915.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 8.626′ N, 119° 10.929′ W. Marker is in Wabuska, Nevada, in Lyon County. It is in Yerington. Marker is on Alternate U.S. 95, on the left when traveling north. Located on the building, near the enterance to the bar. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 US Highway 95A, Yerington NV 89447, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wabuska (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wabuska (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller & Lux Ranch Pizen Switch Holdings (approx. 4.9 miles away); Yerington Grammar School #9 (approx. 10.8 miles away); Mason Valley Telephone and Telegraph Co. (approx. 10.8 miles away); Leavitt Building & Masonic Hall (approx. 10.8 miles away); Buckland's Station (approx. 11.1 miles away); The Longest Ride (approx. 11.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wabuska.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by Nevada Traveler of Reno, Nevada. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2023, by Nevada Traveler of Reno, Nevada. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.