Cherry Creek in White Pine County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Cherry Creek School

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 15, 2007

1. Cherry Creek School Marker

Inscription. Built when Cherry Creek was founded in 1872, it is one of the two oldest standing Nevada schoolhouses. In November 1894 a dispute between Pat Green and Pat Dolan over the building’s location turned violent with Dolan killing Green in a gunfight. With successful mining operations the area population grew to 6000 people and a peak enrollment of 56 students. In 1901 a lantern was fueled with gasoline and exploded. The fire burned several buildings nearly destroying the schoolhouse. After the last class in 1941, the building was used as a post office until 1971. Acquired by Walter Campbell in 1994, the schoolhouse has been converted into a museum.

Erected 1999 by Lucinda Jane Saunders Chapter 1881, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1894.

Location. 39° 54.043′ N, 114° 53.331′ W. Marker is in Cherry Creek, Nevada, in White Pine County. Marker is on C Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ely NV 89301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cherry Creek (about 800 feet away, measured in a

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

direct line); The Pony Express (approx. 10.6 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 10.6 miles away); Schellbourne: Gateway to the Goshute Nation (approx. 10.6 miles away); Schellbourne (approx. 10.6 miles away).

Additional commentary.
1. Patrick Green
Patrick Green was my Great-Great Grandfather. I find the story and pictures so interesting. If you have any more information regarding Patrick Green or the Phalan I would be so grateful. [You may contact Ms. Sack through the Editor—Ed.]

— Submitted December 31, 2007, by Rochelle Sack of Trabuco Canyon, California.

Cherry Creek School now houses a museum. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 15, 2007

2. Cherry Creek School now houses a museum.

Cherry Creek School building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matthew J Ebert, November 29, 2022

3. Cherry Creek School building

South side of the school building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 15, 2007

4. South side of the school building.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,624 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. 4. submitted on June 24, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.