Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Jumbo (West Comstock)
1907-1921
Photographed by Matthew J Ebert, January 19, 2024
1. Jumbo (West Comstock) Marker
Gold and silver were discovered in 1907, 4 miles west along the Ophir Grade to Washoe Valley.
Selby Mining Co. built the first mill, followed by the Jumbo Saloon, Mineral Barber Shop, Hotel Jumbo, and until 1910 a U.S. Post Office. The Jumbo Miner, the camp newspaper, published for 3 months, 21 days, during 1908.
The Washington - Nevada Co. built and operated a 10 stamp mill from 1915 to 1921, marking the end of large production at Jumbo.
Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864
E Clampus Vitus
June 26, 1976
Erected 1976 by E Clampus Vitus, Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 39° 16.297′ N, 119° 40.645′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. It is on Comstock Mining Road 0.2 miles east of Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted on boulder up the Comstock Mining Road from Cemetery Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia City NV 89440,
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Regionally, this marker is 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: American City (within shouting distance of this marker); I.O.O.F. Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away); Gold Hill Brewery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Gold Hill Hotel (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Yellow Jacket Mine Fire (approx. 1.8 miles away); Silver Star Lodge # 5 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Assay Office and Justice Court (approx. 1.8 miles away); Maynard Block (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.
Photographed by Matthew J Ebert
2. Jumbo (West Comstock) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2023, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. This page has been viewed 494 times since then and 95 times this year. Last updated on December 28, 2023, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2023, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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