Reno in Washoe County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Lake's Crossing
Erected 1968 by Julia C. Bulette Chapter, E Campus Vitus. (Marker Number 42.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1836.
Location. 39° 31.494′ N, 119° 48.751′ W. Marker is in Reno, Nevada, in Washoe County. Marker is on South Virgina Street (Nevada Route 430), on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the west side of the south end of the Virginia Street Bridge over the Truckee River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reno NV 89501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Nevada’s First Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps (within shouting distance of this marker); The Virginia Street Bridges (within shouting distance of this marker); Ginsburg Jewelry Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reno (about 300 feet away); Washoe County World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away); Reno's Beginning (about 500 feet away); Spanish-American War Memorial 1898-1899 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reno.
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