Goodsprings in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Pioneer Saloon

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

1. The Pioneer Saloon Marker

Inscription. George Fayle moved to southern Nevada from Calico, California in 1904. He settled at Goodsprings Junction, which was later renamed for his wife Jean. In 1912, he moved to Goodsprings. He built the Pioneer Saloon in 1913, later building the Fayle General Store and the Fayle Hotel. Through he died in the flu epidemic of 1918, his vision lived on through his saloon, still a center of community life. Later owners have also affected the community, none more so then "Poppa Don" Hedrick, who raised money for local causes and ran a local ambulance service.

Erected 2001 by Queho Posse, Chapter 1919, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 35° 49.945′ N, 115° 25.92′ W. Marker is in Goodsprings, Nevada, in Clark County. It is on Spring Street (Nevada Route 161) 0.1 miles east of Vegas Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jean NV 89019, United States

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mojave Desert

and in Greater Las Vegas.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Good’s Spring (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goodsprings Mining District 1856 - 1957 (about 700 feet away); Community Clubhouse (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Good's Spring (approx. 0.2 miles away); Goodsprings Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Goodsprings Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jean, Nevada (approx. 7 miles away); The Yellow Pine Mining Company Railroad (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goodsprings.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Elko Fire Bell (was approx. 6.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

2. The Pioneer Saloon Marker

The Pioneer Saloon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

3. The Pioneer Saloon

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

4. The Pioneer Saloon

Gold Strike/Terribles Casino Miner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, March 11, 2025

5. Gold Strike/Terribles Casino Miner

This was once located at the entrance of the Gold Strike/Terribles Casino located in Jean Nevada. It was moved here next to the Goodsprings Saloon in Goodsprings Nevada to save it from being demolished.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,798 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 5, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on March 16, 2025, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.