Verdi in Washoe County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Henness Pass Road O'Neill Station

Photographed by Nevada Traveler, August 17, 2023

1. Henness Pass Road O'Neill Station Marker

Inscription. This site was the last natural crossing of the Truckee River before the Henness Pass Road began its climb over the Sierras. In 1860, Felix O’Neill had the first station on the river, while D.M. Bull operated a stage stop at the foot of Dog Valley Grade between the two places. The lumber town of Crystal Peak flourished briefly until the Central Pacific Railroad bypassed it and established the town of Verdi.

Erected 1975 by E Clampus Vitus Snow-Shoe Thomson Chapter No. 1827.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the Henness Pass series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 39° 31.15′ N, 119° 59.384′ W. Marker is in Verdi, Nevada, in Washoe County. It is on Bridge Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Verdi NV 89439, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada,

in the Lake Tahoe Basin,

and in Greater Reno Area.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Inyo Marble Works (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Great Train Robbery (about 700 feet away); Verdi (approx. 0.3 miles away); Crystal Peak Toll Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Truckee Trail - Last Crossing

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. half a mile away); Verdi Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Von Schmidt (approx. ¾ mile away); Henness Pass Road (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Verdi.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Great Train Robbery (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Snowshoe Thompson Chapter No. 1827 of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, April 7, 2019

2. Henness Pass Road O'Neill Station Marker

Photographed by Nevada Traveler, August 17, 2023

3. Henness Pass Road O'Neill Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2019, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 833 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on August 18, 2023, by Nevada Traveler of Reno, Nevada. Photos: 1. submitted on August 18, 2023, by Nevada Traveler of Reno, Nevada. 2. submitted on April 7, 2019. 3. submitted on August 18, 2023, by Nevada Traveler of Reno, Nevada. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.