Gold Hill in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Gold Hill
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
1. Gold Hill Marker
Inscription.
Gold Hill. . The first prospectors and settlers came to this area in 1852, but Gold Hill was not formally settled until 1858. The following year, with the discovery of silver, Gold Hill became a major community. Never as prominent as Virginia City, Gold Hill still boasted of its big mines, churches, banks, schools, newspapers, and some 8,000 residents in 1875. Continuous competition between the two towns kept Gold Hill lively for many years, until mining began to decline in the 1880’s.
The first prospectors and settlers came to this area in 1852, but Gold Hill was not formally settled until 1858. The following year, with the discovery of silver, Gold Hill became a major community. Never as prominent as Virginia City, Gold Hill still boasted of its big mines, churches, banks, schools, newspapers, and some 8,000 residents in 1875. Continuous competition between the two towns kept Gold Hill lively for many years, until mining began to decline in the 1880’s.
Erected by E Clampus Vitus, Julia C. Bulette Chapter No. 1864.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 39° 17.651′ N, 119° 39.453′ W. Marker is in Gold Hill, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The Gold Hill marker located to the right of the depot.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
4. Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Gold Hill Depot
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
5. Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Gold Hill Depot
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
6. Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Gold Hill Depot
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
7. Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Gold Hill Depot
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2011
8. Virginia & Truckee Railroad Locomotive
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