Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Virginia and Truckee Railroad
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
1. Virginia and Truckee Railroad Marker
Construction to Carson City was completed in November 1869. By November 1871, Reno was connected to Carson City thus establishing a shipping route from the Comstock to the Union Pacific. The V & T was to become known as “the richest railroad in the world.”
On May 31, 1950 the V & T ceased operations.
Erected 1997 by Julia C. Bulette Chapter No. 1864, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1944.
Location. 39° 18.661′ N, 119° 38.898′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. It is at the intersection of E Street and Union Street on E Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 walking distance of this marker: Ships of the Nevada Desert (here, next to this marker); Chinatown (within shouting distance of this marker); African Americans and the Boston Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary Louise Hospital
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More about this marker. This marker is located on the grounds of the Comstock History Center. On the opposite side of the monument is the "Ships of the Nevada Desert" marker.
Also see . . . The History of the V&T Railroad. Website homepage (Submitted on June 3, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
2. Virginia and Truckee Railroad Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
3. The Comstock History Center
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 923 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
