Zweifel Rooming House
The building was moved from Cornicopia Nevada to its present site in 1877. In 1881 it was purchased by Elizabeth Zweifel.
Through the years it has served as a rooming house, post office, telephone office, justice court, law office and school house.
The first man buried in Tuscarora is believed to have been murdered in this house.
In 1972 the Parks family purchased the building.
It serves today as a dormitory and gallery for their world famous Tuscarora Pottery School.
Erected 2002 by E Clampus Vitus- Lucinda Jane Saunders Chapter 1881.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 41° 18.84′ N, 116° 13.386′ W. Marker is in Tuscarora, Nevada, in Elko County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 Main Street, Tuscarora NV 89834, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tuscarora (approx. 6.1 miles away).
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
