Near Hawthorne in Mineral County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Aurora
Erected 1986 by E Clampus Vitus, Bodie Chapter No. 64.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 38° 17.44′ N, 118° 54.01′ W. Marker is near Hawthorne, Nevada, in Mineral County. Aurora is in the middle of nowhere (almost). The contributor took the Sweetwater/Walker River Road (dirt/gravel) southwest from Nevada Highway 338 (California 182) between Wellington and Bridgeport. After approximately 22 miles head west on the road to the Esmeralda Mine (signed). Upon reaching the guard station, inquire how to get to Aurora. The last mile is best driven in a 4-wheel drive/high clearance vehicle. The road from Bodie is not recommended and the contributor is not recommending this one either. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hawthorne NV 89415, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fletcher (approx. 4.6 miles away); Nine Mile Ranch (approx. 6.7 miles away); James Stuart Cain (approx. 8.2 miles away in California); The Red Cloud Mine (approx. 8.2 miles away in California); Bodie (approx. 8.2 miles away in California); Return to Bodie (approx. 8.2 miles away in California); Life in Bodie (approx. 8.2 miles away in California); Welcome to Bodie (approx. 8.2 miles away in California). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hawthorne.
Also see . . .
1. Aurora - Nevada Ghost Town. History of the town is documented along with vintage and current photos. (Submitted on November 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Aurora, Nevada - Originally Aurora, California. Aurora Nevada is a ghost town located 13 miles east of its more famous successor Bodie California. Slowly being reclaimed by the beautiful terrain that it once stood upon, now almost nothing remains. The lack of available wood and the towns thirst for growth may be the main factor in its disappearance after it was abandoned in the early 1900’s. (Submitted on November 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,004 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 9, 10. submitted on December 13, 2011. 11. submitted on November 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 12. submitted on December 13, 2011. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.