Historical Markers in Wells, Nevada

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Historical Markers in Wells, Nevada

1 ► Nevada, Elko County, Wells — C-29 — California Trail - Humboldt Wells Route —

Near Wells Avenue near Eight Street.

"We had to descend a bad hill to get down to the creek, where we nooned near some well springs." -- Byron McKinstry, Aug 10, 1850 Guidebook available Trails West Inc, P.O. Box 12045 Reno NV 89510 — — Map (db m138454) HM

2 ► Nevada, Elko County, Wells — Historic Front Street —

On 7th Street at Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 7th Street.

Originating about 1868, Wells, Nevada focused around the Central Pacific Railroad. Chinese, Irish, and Italian immigrants were very instrumental in building the railroad and still today have a heavy emphasis on the Nevada economy. You may note that . . . — — Map (db m81177) HM

3 ► Nevada, Elko County, Wells — 45 — Humboldt Wells —

On Old US 40 at Union Pacific Railroad Overpass, on the right when traveling west on Old US 40.

These springs, seen as marshy spots and small ponds of water in the meadows here, are the Humboldt Wells, a historic oasis on the California Emigrant Trail. Here, during the period 1845–1870, hundreds of covered wagons each year rested and . . . — — Map (db m1373) HM

4 ► Nevada, Elko County, Wells — Remember Metropolis —

On County Route 754, on the left when traveling west.

In memory of those valiant pioneers who settled and built a city here, giving so much to us all in their pursuit of happiness and security. Today, we enjoy the fruits of their efforts. The first settlers came in 1910, followed by many others . . . — — Map (db m1266) HM

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