Silver Springs in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Central Overland Trail - Bucklands Station

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024

1. Central Overland Trail - Bucklands Station Marker

Inscription.
Just at daylight we came in sight of Carson River.... the water is clear and cold.... fish are caught here.... we took time to rest as we had an invitation to attend a party this evening held at a stage station" - Clara E. Downes, Aug 15, 1860

Erected 2014 by Trails West Inc. (Marker Number CON-36.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the California Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1860.

Location. 39° 17.669′ N, 119° 15.092′ W. Marker is in Silver Springs, Nevada, in Lyon County. It is on U.S. 95 Alternate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10050 US-95 ALT, Silver Springs NV 89429, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada

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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Churchill/Buckland Station (here, next to this marker); Bucklands Station Famous Historical Point (a few steps from this marker); The Longest Ride (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckland's Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossing Paths (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Post Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Field Artillery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Field Artillery Caisson (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Springs.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024

2. Central Overland Trail - Bucklands Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.