Pioche in Lincoln County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Boot Hill Cemetery
Photographed by Trev Meed, August 2, 2009
1. Boot Hill Cemetery Marker
Crime was rampant in Pioche in the early 1870's. During the first few years of Pioche's boom days it was said that 72 men "were buried with their boots on" before anyone died of natural causes. Many of these men are buried in this old Boot Hill Cemetery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 37° 56.054′ N, 114° 26.84′ W. Marker is in Pioche, Nevada, in Lincoln County. It is on Comstock Road near Nevada Route 322, on the left when traveling east. When driving through Pioche on 322, turn east on Comstock and drive about 0.1 miles to where it turns into a gravel road, and then keep driving another 400 feet or so to the entrance of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pioche NV 89043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Nevada’s Mojave Desert. It is also in the American Southwest and in the 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 walking distance of this marker: Pioche's Boot Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lincoln County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mountain View Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Masonic Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Commercial Club (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Fire Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oddfellows and Rebekahs (approx. half a mile away); Christ Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pioche.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Who's Buried in Pioche Documented Obituaries!. Ghost Town Seekers provides synopses of obituaries for those buried at the Boot Hill Cemetery. (Submitted on October 9, 2015.)
2. Pioche nevada's notorious boot hill. The Pioche Chamber of Commerce's 95-second long clip on Boot Hill. (Submitted on October 9, 2015.)
Photographed by Trev Meed, August 2, 2009
2. Boot Hill Cemetery Sign
Photographed by Trev Meed, August 2, 2009
3. Boot Hill Cemetery - Grave of Andrew Whitlock
Andrew Whitlock was killed by Jas. Maxwell, at Meadow Valley Mill, Lincoln County. The former was an important witness in a lawsuit over the title to a ranch, and Maxwell took this way to keep him from testifying, and then escaped over the line into Utah. -- Ghost Town Seekers
Photographed by Trev Meed, August 2, 2009
4. Boot Hill Cemetery - Grave of Harry Gorman
Harry Gorman was killed by George Hirsch at Pioche, Lincoln County. Grandjury ignored the bill against Hirsch. -- Ghost Town Seekers
Photographed by Trev Meed, August 2, 2009
5. Boot Hill Cemetery Marker
John Bass was killed by officers McKee and Kelley, at Pioche, Lincoln County. He opened fire on the officers, firing five shots. They had to kill him to take him. -- Ghost Town Seekers
Photographed by Trev Meed, August 2, 2009
6. Boot Hill Cemetery - Row of Graves with Ore-bucket Tramway in Background
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 1,020 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
