Near Manhattan in Nye County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
John C. Humphrey
Founder of Manhattan, Nevada
Photographed by Trev Meed, circa 2014
1. John C. Humphrey Marker
Erected 1985 by Central Nevada Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1905.
Location. 38° 32.253′ N, 117° 5.86′ W. Marker is near Manhattan, Nevada, in Nye County. It can be reached from Highway 377. The marker is located in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery on the south side of Highway 377, just west of Manhattan. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manhattan NV 89022, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Mojave Desert and in Central Nevada. 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 2 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Manhattan - "The Pine Tree
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Photographed by Trev Meed, circa 2014
2. Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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