Winnemucca in Humboldt County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

California Trail - Trading Post

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

1. California Trail - Trading Post Marker

Inscription. "Saw in this distance a flag flying denoting a trading post, rode over to it but found the most they had to sell was very poor whiskey. ... These traders get a great price for everything they sell." - Henry S. Anable, Aug. 25, 1852

Erected 2000 by Trails West Inc. (Marker Number C-62.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Trail, and the Trails West Inc. series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 25, 1852.

Location. 40° 58.389′ N, 117° 44.151′ W. Marker is in Winnemucca, Nevada, in Humboldt County. Marker is at the intersection of Melarkey Street (U.S. 95) and W. Winnemucca Boulevard (Nevada Route 289), on the right when traveling north on Melarkey Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnemucca NV 89445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winnemucca to the Sea Highway (a few steps from this marker); Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch Bank Robbery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Winneva Building (about 600 feet away); Humboldt Canal (about 700 feet away); Great Black Stone (about 700 feet away); Winnemucca World War I American Legion Honor Roll

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of school house (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Memorial Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnemucca.

Also see . . . Trails West - Marking the Emigrant Trails to California. Official website of Trails West Inc. (Submitted on November 22, 2013.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

2. California Trail - Trading Post Marker

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

3. California Trail - Trading Post Marker

Next to the Winnemucca to the Sea Highway marker

Melarkey Street and W. Winnemucca Blvd Intersection image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 5, 2013

4. Melarkey Street and W. Winnemucca Blvd Intersection

Marker is located next to street lamp post

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 565 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on August 7, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.