On Old Highway 40 (Nevada Route 789) at Guernsey Street, on the left when traveling east on Old Highway 40.
Golconda is a one time Utah Territory mining town whose hot springs, a landmark on the California Emigrant Trail, were of more enduring fame than its gold and silver boom.
In 1868, Golconda became an ore shipping station on the new Central . . . — — Map (db m67432) HM
On U.S. 95 at S Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 95.
Established in 1865, Fort McDermitt was originally called Quinn River Camp #33 on the East Fork, then renamed in honor of Lt. Col. Charles McDermitt who died while fighting American Indians. The fort consisted of several adobe, stone, and frame . . . — — Map (db m207501) HM
On North Road, 5 miles east of U.S. 95, on the left when traveling east.
The Northern Paiute name Thocmetony (Shell-flower) was bestowed on this valiant daughter of Chief Winnemucca, and grandchild of the redoubtable Captain Truckee -- a friend and supporter of General John C. Fremont. Sarah sought understanding between . . . — — Map (db m59257) HM
On the rest area at Exit 216 (Interstate 80), on the right when traveling east.
Overlooking the Old California Emigrant Trail, Valmy was named after the Battle of Valmy in France. Established in 1910 by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company as a section point, Valmy served during the steam era as a water and fuel stop for . . . — — Map (db m10090) HM
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 187, on the right when traveling west.
Whichever direction your travels take you, you're going to have a similar experience to what the California-bound emigrants had. You're going to see the same country, except for the towns and the ranch meadows. The big difference, though, is that . . . — — Map (db m67431) HM
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 187, on the right when traveling west.
A few houses, a ferry across the Humboldt River, and Bridge Street paved with sagebrush stubs comprised the town of Winnemucca in 1873 when Frank Button and his uncle I.V. Button drove cattle into the area to begin ranching operations in the rich, . . . — — Map (db m67427) HM
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 187, on the right when traveling west.
"The water is warm and tastes but little better than soap suds. We use acid in all the water we drink, by that means we manage to get along, although we are all anxious to get off this river" - Ephriam Brandiff, Aug. 16, 1852 — — Map (db m70354) HM
Near West Winnemucca Boulevard, 173 miles Interstate 80.
"The road still continues on the south side of the river, there is also one on the north side and I believe it is the old one. The one on the south side is said to be the best." - Joseph Middleton, Sep 18, 1849
Guidebook available
Trails . . . — — Map (db m138455) HM
On Melarkey Street (U.S. 95) at W. Winnemucca Boulevard (Nevada Route 289), on the right when traveling north on Melarkey Street.
"Saw in this distance a flag flying denoting a trading post, rode over to it but found the most they had to sell was very poor whiskey. ... These traders get a great price for everything they sell." - Henry S. Anable, Aug. 25, 1852 — — Map (db m70355) HM
On Museum Avenue near Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The abundance of beaver in the Humboldt River drew the first non-native people, trappers (mountain men), to this area in the early 1800s. The popularity of felt hats was partially responsible for an increased demand for beaver pelts, but there . . . — — Map (db m141452) HM
Near South Bridge Street just north of West Fifth Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated on the Pilgrimage to ‘Mucca on 3 Rabia I, 1380 A.H. (Mohammedan Calendar). Brought by caravan from the sea at Crescent City, California, to dedicate the opening of the new trade route from Winnemucca to the sea and to affirm the . . . — — Map (db m170925) HM
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 187, on the right when traveling west.
First discovered November 9, 1828 by Peter Skene Ogden on his fifth Snake Country Expedition. Entering Nevada near present Denio, Ogden came southward along Quinn River and the Little Humboldt River, emerging on the Humboldt main stem near this . . . — — Map (db m67428) HM
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 187, on the right when traveling west.
Before nearly quarter of a million California-bound emigrants followed the path of the Humboldt River from 1841 to 1869, someone had to have first explored the Humboldt and figured out where it went. That someone was Peter Skene Ogden, who traveled . . . — — Map (db m67429) HM
On Melarkey Street (U.S. 95) 0.1 miles south of W. National Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This spot was part of the Pioneer Cemetery where rests Frank Baud and other of the pioneers who founded Winnemucca, earlier known as French Ford. Baud arrived in 1863 and is one of the men credited with naming the town Winnemucca after the famous . . . — — Map (db m67394) HM
On Museum Avenue near Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
In 1868 the Central Pacific Railroad (CPR) was completed from Sacramento to Winnemucca and the first locomotive, the Champion, traveled to Winnemucca. On May 10, 1869 the CPR and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPR) were joined at Promontory, Utah. On . . . — — Map (db m141451) HM
On Museum Avenue near Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Between 1841 and 1869, up to 250,000 emigrants followed the California Trail along the Humboldt River to California. in 1846, the Donner Party traveled along this trail and Donner Party teamster, John Snyder was killed in a dispute with wagon master . . . — — Map (db m141453) HM
On E. 2nd Street (Nevada Route 289) south of See Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The Humboldt Canal, sometimes termed the Old French Canal, coursed southwestward from Preble, near Golconda, toward Mill City. The present highway crossed it at this point, from whence it ran southerly toward the Humboldt County Courthouse on Bridge . . . — — Map (db m67393) HM
On Museum Avenue near Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Humboldt River is the only natural east-west water corridor across the Great Basin. It has been a conduit for travel, trade and communication from prehistoric times to the present. From its headwaters near Wells, Nevada, the river slowly . . . — — Map (db m141454) HM
On Museum Avenue near Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The growth of the American auto industry in the early 20th century transformed America. Americans embraced their new freedom to explore, leading to a demand for transcontinental auto routes. In 1921, the Federal Highway Act was passed and the . . . — — Map (db m141450) HM
On Veteran Memorial Highway, on the right when traveling south.
The informational plaques located at the military equipment in Veterans Memorial Park were dedicated on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017.
Our sincerest thanks to all who have served our country.
Sponsored by:
Barrick - Turquoise Ridge
SSR - . . . — — Map (db m131834) HM WM
On Museum Avenue near Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Despite being remote, Winnemucca's location along the Humboldt River travel corridor has connected it to the rest of the country and made it a welcome resting place for travelers and a center for trade and commerce through the present day. . . . — — Map (db m141447) HM
On Melarkey Street (U.S. 95) at W. Winnemucca Boulevard (Nevada Route 289), on the right when traveling north on Melarkey Street.
This log is a portion of a redwood tree which contained 45,000 board feet of lumber. This tree drifted onto the Crescent City, California, beach during the 1964 flood. This log is 1477 years old and was cut from the largest piece of driftwood ever . . . — — Map (db m67388) HM
On South Bridge Street at West Fifth Street, on the left when traveling south on South Bridge Street.
Our Men
Who Made the
Supreme Sacrifice
Vernon Crossen • Marine
William Kent Lamb • Navy
Chester Arthur Lillie • Field Hospital
Ole Admundsen Littleton • Infantry
Harold Martin • Ammunition Train
Frank Emanuel Olsen • Engineer . . . — — Map (db m98174) WM
