Fallon in Churchill County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Women of Middlegate

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024

1. The Women of Middlegate Marker

Inscription. Middlegate station closed in the early 1900s. It was an overland stage stop, Pony Express station and freight station. The building was stripped of useful material for mines, shacks, until only the foundation of zeolite blocks remained.

In 1942, Ida Ferguson acquired the property from the federal government. Ida worked part-time to restore the building. Most of the material to rebuild was reclaimed from the mines and shacks. Ida opened the bar and cafe again in 1952.

Carol and George Harper bought the property in January 1969. In May 1971 they sold to Arlene & Vance Middaugh. Lynn Miller bought the business in August 1977. Lynn sold to Wanda Hill in 1980. Wanda added to the building to accommodate her parents who helped her run the business. Lynn reacquired the property in 1984.

Fredda and Russ Stevenson bought in June 1985. They did a major restoration and have added to the building, keeping the "old time" look. Fredda's daughter Carol-Lynn Dinius, and granddaughter-in-law, Cheyenne Anderton, now work here full time along with Russ and Cheyenne's husband Travis (Carol-Lynn's son).

There are a minimum of 24

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marriages with the above women. It must be something in the water at Middlegate! We suggest drinking the beer, wine or liquor.

Dedicated this day of June 1, 2024 (6029)
Copper Queen Chapter 1915
Ancient and Honorable order of
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 2024 by E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 39° 17.234′ N, 118° 1.61′ W. Marker is in Fallon, Nevada, in Churchill County. It is on Austin Highway. Located near the entrance of the Middlegate Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42500 Austin Hwy, Fallon NV 89406, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Nevada. 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

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024

2. The Women of Middlegate Marker

are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Middlegate Station (here, next to this marker); Central Overland Trail - Westgate Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); Fairview Peak Earthquake Faults (approx. 5.6 miles away); Wonder (approx. 7.2 miles away); Wagon Jack Shelter (approx. 7.7 miles away); Measuring Earthquakes (approx. 8.3 miles away); Fairview (approx. 10.1 miles away); Rock Creek (approx. 11.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fallon.

Also see . . . Middlegate Station (Atlas Obscura). Excerpt:

Founded in 1857 by James Simpson, the restaurant that stands today was once an active station and rest stop along the historic Pony Express Trail, serving horses and their riders alike. Due to its location between two gate-like cuts in the mountains—known as Eastgate and Westgate—this station became known as Middlegate Station.

When the Pony Express ceased operations in October of 1861, Middlegate Station remained open, serving as a stage and freight stop for gold and silver mines. Ever since, it has survived as the only gas station for nearly 50 miles in either direction and a
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rare roadside eatery along the Lincoln Highway.

(Submitted on November 26, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.