Near Ruth in White Pine County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Copper Country
Two miles east of here, near Lane City, was the Elijah, the first mine discovered in the Robinson Mining District. Lane City, originally called Mineral City, was settled in 1869 and had a population of 400. At Mineral City was the Ragsdale Station—a hotel and a stage station.
Erected by State of Nevada. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 39° 17.015′ N, 114° 57.855′ W. Marker is near Ruth, Nevada, in White Pine County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 50 at milepost 61.5 and Nevada Route 267, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 50. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ruth NV 89319, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. The Liberty Pit (approx. 4˝ miles away); U.S. Post Office Ely, Nevada - 1937 (approx. 4.6 miles away); Ely - Forging the Link (approx. 4.6 miles away); Nevada Northern Railway (approx. 5.1 miles away); Jedediah Strong Smith (approx. 6.8 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,346 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on October 19, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. Photos: 1. submitted on June 28, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on July 20, 2019, by Paulette Nelson of N Las Vegas, Nevada. 3. submitted on June 28, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 19, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 28, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.