Berlin in Nye County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Firmin Bruner

Dedicated In Appreciation

Photographed by Trev Meed, April 3, 2013

1. Firmin Bruner Marker

Inscription. For sharing his memories of history as he lived them here in Berlin, West Union Canyon, and other parts of Central Nevada during the early years of the twentieth century.

His efforts will allow present and future generations to more fully understand that period of Nevada's colorful past.

Erected 1979 by Nevada Dvision of State Parks. Nevada Natural History Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 38° 52.92′ N, 117° 36.555′ W. Marker is in Berlin, Nevada, in Nye County. It can be reached from Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park Road 2 miles south of Route 844, on the left when traveling east. If driving north marker is 2.1 miles north of NV Route 844. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Austin NV 89310, 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,

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and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charcoal Yard (a few steps from this marker); Assay Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Clubhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Company Store (within shouting distance of this marker); A Home (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named A Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Company Boardinghouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Station (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berlin.

Also see . . .
1. Forgotten Nevada - Transportation. Even as late as 1916, it was a bit tougher to get around than it is today. Firmin Bruner wrote about returning from a trip to the big city of Fallon to pick up a few things (Submitted on October 13, 2015.)

2. Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park Web Site. (Submitted on October 25, 2015.)

Additional keywords. Historians

Photographed by Trev Meed, April 3, 2013

2. Firmin Bruner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.