Near Fernley in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
America's First Transcontinental Highway
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, August 14, 2011
1. America's First Transcontinental Highway Marker
Farm District Road from Fernley toward Hazen was incorporated into the Lincoln Highway. The LH served until the Federal Highway System was developed and continued to be promoted by the towns along its route through the 1930's. Dedicated May 11, 2002 Nevada-Sierra Chapter, Lincoln Highway Association Chief Truckee, Snowshoe Thompson & Julia C. Bulette Chpts. E Clampus Vitus Fernley Preservation Society
Erected 2002 by Nevada-Sierra Chapter, Lincoln Highway Association, Julia C. Bulette Chapter E Clampus Vitus and Fernley Preservation Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the Lincoln Highway series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1861.
Location. 39° 35.556′ N, 119° 13.611′ W. Marker is near Fernley, Nevada, in Lyon County. It is on Farm District Road 0.6 miles south of Farm District Road
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Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada and 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rush to the River (approx. 1.1 miles away); Truckee Trail - Act of Mercy (approx. 2.2 miles away); Truckee Trail - Dead Cattle / T.R.R. 6 - Trail Turning Point (approx. 2.8 miles away); Wadsworth (approx. 3.8 miles away); The First Drink of Cold Water (approx. 5.9 miles away); The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (approx. 5.9 miles away); Olinghouse (approx. 5.9 miles away); Truckee Trail - River Crossings (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fernley.
More about this marker. This is an extremely narrow pullout on the east side of Farm District Road. Stay aware of traffic on the road and pulling out of the elementary school across the road.
Also see . . . Lincoln Highway Wikipedia Link. A first door opening to the interesting history of the Lincoln Highway, historically marked across the United States. (Submitted on August 22, 2011, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona.)
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, August 14, 2011
2. America's First Transcontinental Highway Marker
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, August 14, 2011
3. The Lincoln Highway in the Twenty First Century
Looking north from the marker, Farm District Road.
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, August 14, 2011
4. America's First Transcontinental Highway Marker
Looking East from the Fernley Farm District Road Lincoln Highway Marker - The blue arrows on the top of the marker pointing south, and north, make it stand out.
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, August 14, 2011
5. America's First Transcontinental Highway Marker
Looking south from the marker on Farm District Road.
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, August 14, 2011
6. Looking West from the Fernley America's First Transcontinental Highway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2011, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,440 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 22, 2011, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
