Gold Hill in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Gold Hill Brewery
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
1. Gold Hill Brewery Marker
The brewery was operated by the Schweis family and first appeared in the local directory in 1864.
It was one of several breweries in the area.
Erected by Comstock Historic District Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 39° 17.521′ N, 119° 39.443′ W. Marker is in Gold Hill, Nevada, in Storey County. It is on North Main Street (State Highway 342), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1543 North Main Street, 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: I.O.O.F. Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Yellow Jacket Mine Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Hill Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Silver Star Lodge # 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Assay Office and Justice Court (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maynard Block (about 400 feet away); Fort Homestead, Gold Hill, Nevada (about 700 feet away); Gold Hill Millionaires (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gold Hill.
Also see . . .
1. Gold Hill, Nevada - Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 12, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Gold Hill, Nevada - Ghost Town.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
2. Gold Hill Brewery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 851 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
