Gold Hill in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Gold Hill

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011

1. Gold Hill Marker

Inscription. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Reno Area.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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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 walking distance of this marker: Gold Hill Millionaires (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Engine Co. No.1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Maynard Block (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Engine Company No. 1 (about 400 feet away); Assay Office and Justice Court (about 500 feet away); Silver Star Lodge # 5 (about 600 feet away); Fort Homestead, Gold Hill, Nevada (about 700 feet away); The Yellow Jacket Mine Fire (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gold Hill.

Regarding Gold Hill. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad runs daily excursion trips between Virginia City and Gold Hill.

Also see . . . The Virginia and Truckee Railway. Abandoned Railroads website entry (Submitted on June 21, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011

2. Gold Hill Marker

Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Gold Hill Depot image. Click for full size.

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

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Locomotive image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011

8. Virginia & Truckee Railroad Locomotive

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,620 times since then and 93 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.