Historical Markers in Wadsworth

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Historical Markers in Wadsworth

1 ► Nevada, Washoe County, Wadsworth — The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — "Father of the Interstate Highway System" —

Near Interstate 80.

In August 1973, the U.S. Congress designated a cross-country stretch of Interstate as the “Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway,” in tribute to President Eisenhower’s early recognition of the need for a national network of highways to enhance . . . — — Map (db m143684) HM

2 ► Nevada, Washoe County, Wadsworth — The First Drink of Cold Water —

On Interstate 80, on the right.

The Truckee River you can see on the other side of the Interstate highway provided the first drink of life-saving water California-bound emigrants had after crossing the Forty-Mile Desert. Emigrants and animals staggered to the Truckee, half dead . . . — — Map (db m143783) HM

3 ► Nevada, Washoe County, Wadsworth — T-14 — Truckee Trail - River Crossings —

Near Interstate 80.

"Following up the Truckee, on a sandy road, in four miles an abrupt mountain shut out the valley, compelling us to cross the stream, which we found quite dangerous, because of the swift current and deep water." John Steele, Sep 10, 1850 — — Map (db m149892) HM

4 ► Nevada, Washoe County, Wadsworth — 68 — Wadsworth —

On Main Street (Nevada Route 427) west of Lincoln Highway, on the right when traveling west.

From 1868 until 1884, the Central Pacific's Truckee Wadsworth Division was located on this site. In 1882, work was started on a new site across the river, and by 1883, a new round house, shop, etc. were completed there. A fire on April 15, 1884, . . . — — Map (db m67266) HM

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