Gold Hill in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Gold Hill
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
1. Gold Hill Marker
The first prospectors and settlers came to this area in 1852, but Gold Hill was not formally settled until 1858. The following year, with the discovery of silver, Gold Hill became a major community. Never as prominent as Virginia City, Gold Hill still boasted of its big mines, churches, banks, schools, newspapers, and some 8,000 residents in 1875. Continuous competition between the two towns kept Gold Hill lively for many years, until mining began to decline in the 1880’s.Erected by E Clampus Vitus, Julia C. Bulette Chapter No. 1864.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 39° 17.651′ N, 119° 39.453′ W. Marker is in Gold Hill, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gold Hill Millionaires (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Engine Co. No.1 (within shouting distance
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Regarding Gold Hill. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad runs daily excursion trips between Virginia City and Gold Hill.
Also see . . . The History of the Crookedest Short Line in America, the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. (Submitted on August 12, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
2. Gold Hill Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
3. Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Gold Hill Depot
The Gold Hill marker located to the right of the depot.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
4. Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Gold Hill Depot
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
5. Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Gold Hill Depot
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
6. Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Gold Hill Depot
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
7. Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Gold Hill Depot
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
8. Virginia & Truckee Railroad Locomotive
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 795 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 12, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
