Near Hawthorne in Mineral County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Aurora
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2011
1. Aurora Marker
Erected 1986 by E Clampus Vitus, Bodie Chapter No. 64.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 38° 17.44′ N, 118° 54.01′ W. Marker is near Hawthorne, Nevada, in Mineral County. Aurora is in the middle of nowhere (almost). The contributor took the Sweetwater/Walker River Road (dirt/gravel) southwest from Nevada Highway 338 (California 182) between Wellington and Bridgeport. After approximately 22 miles head west on the road to the Esmeralda Mine (signed). Upon reaching the guard station, inquire how to get to Aurora. The last mile is best driven in a 4-wheel drive/high clearance vehicle. The road from Bodie is not recommended and the contributor is not recommending this one either. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hawthorne NV 89415, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this
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1. Aurora - Nevada Ghost Town. History of the town is documented along with vintage and current photos. (Submitted on November 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Aurora, Nevada - Originally Aurora, California. Aurora Nevada is a ghost town located 13 miles east of its more famous successor Bodie California. Slowly being reclaimed by the beautiful terrain that it once stood upon, now almost nothing remains. The lack of available wood and the towns thirst for growth may be the main factor in its disappearance after it was abandoned in the early 1900’s. (Submitted on November 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2011
2. Aurora Marker
The road to the right goes to the cemetery, the Aurora townsite is to the left.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2011
3. Aurora Townsite
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2011
4. Aurora Relics
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2011
5. Aurora Relics
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2011
6. Aurora Relics
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2011
7. Aurora Cemetery
The grave of Nevada State Senator W.M. Boring.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2011
8. Aurora Cemetery
Photographed By Nevada State Museum
9. Campaigning In Aurora
Even though most of the voters had left Aurora by 1890, there were still enough left to warrant a visit by R.K. Colcord (standing in wagon) who was running for, and later elected, Governor of Nevada.
Photographed By Nevada State Museum
10. Mark Twain Cabin
It is reported that Mark Twain briefly occupied this cabin while he was prospecting for gold in the area.
Photographed By credit Wikipedia, c. 1934
11. Aurora, circa 1934
Photographed By Frasher Photo, circa 1949
12. Aurora
Stone and brick were more available than wood in the 1860's so the buildings of Aurora survived the weather better than nearby Bodie.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 997 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 9, 10. submitted on December 13, 2011. 11. submitted on November 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 12. submitted on December 13, 2011. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
