Historical Markers of Churchill County
Location: Eastern Churchill County, Edwards Creek Valley Directions: Along US 50, approx. 35 miles west of Austin
N 39° 31.811 W 117° 43.569
Date Conquered: 3/12/08 Quick Description: A marker cataloguing the varied history of a lonely desert valley. Signed: No -- This marker used to be signed on both lanes of US 50. No signs exist today. Marker History: [111] Edwards Creek Valley was adorned with a new font style that debuted in 2010. It is among a dozen or so markers whose plaques have been refaced using this style font. The original marker was removed due to the acts of vandals and was replaced with an entirely new marker save for a state seal -- a result of recent cutbacks by NDOT. With or without the seal, us hunters are just glad to see this marker still alive and well. Lonely [111] and the even lonelier Desatoya Range looming in the b.g. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This valley was favored by prehistoric Indians for its abundant grass and brush found near its springs and intermittent streams. Shoshonean Indians and their ancestors traveled seasonally to gather wild seeds and small game and settled here in winter camps. In 1854, Col. John Reese discovered an emigrant/wagon route through Edwards Creek Valley that was shorter than the Humboldt Trail. Established by surveyor James Simpson in 1859, it was followed by the Pony Express, the Overland Telegraph, the Overland Mail stages, and in 1862, it became the Austin Gold Rush Route. It was the principal east-west commercial artery for Nevada until 1880. [111] admires the view of its namesake valley.When we visited in early October, US 50 was definitely NOT "America's Loneliest Road!"
Marker History: [111] Edwards Creek Valley was adorned with a new font style that debuted in 2010. It is among a dozen or so markers whose plaques have been refaced using this style font. The original marker was removed due to the acts of vandals and was replaced with an entirely new marker save for a state seal -- a result of recent cutbacks by NDOT. With or without the seal, us hunters are just glad to see this marker still alive and well. Lonely [111] and the even lonelier Desatoya Range looming in the b.g. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This valley was favored by prehistoric Indians for its abundant grass and brush found near its springs and intermittent streams. Shoshonean Indians and their ancestors traveled seasonally to gather wild seeds and small game and settled here in winter camps. In 1854, Col. John Reese discovered an emigrant/wagon route through Edwards Creek Valley that was shorter than the Humboldt Trail. Established by surveyor James Simpson in 1859, it was followed by the Pony Express, the Overland Telegraph, the Overland Mail stages, and in 1862, it became the Austin Gold Rush Route. It was the principal east-west commercial artery for Nevada until 1880. [111] admires the view of its namesake valley.When we visited in early October, US 50 was definitely NOT "America's Loneliest Road!"
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This valley was favored by prehistoric Indians for its abundant grass and brush found near its springs and intermittent streams. Shoshonean Indians and their ancestors traveled seasonally to gather wild seeds and small game and settled here in winter camps. In 1854, Col. John Reese discovered an emigrant/wagon route through Edwards Creek Valley that was shorter than the Humboldt Trail. Established by surveyor James Simpson in 1859, it was followed by the Pony Express, the Overland Telegraph, the Overland Mail stages, and in 1862, it became the Austin Gold Rush Route. It was the principal east-west commercial artery for Nevada until 1880. [111] admires the view of its namesake valley.When we visited in early October, US 50 was definitely NOT "America's Loneliest Road!"
This valley was favored by prehistoric Indians for its abundant grass and brush found near its springs and intermittent streams. Shoshonean Indians and their ancestors traveled seasonally to gather wild seeds and small game and settled here in winter camps. In 1854, Col. John Reese discovered an emigrant/wagon route through Edwards Creek Valley that was shorter than the Humboldt Trail. Established by surveyor James Simpson in 1859, it was followed by the Pony Express, the Overland Telegraph, the Overland Mail stages, and in 1862, it became the Austin Gold Rush Route. It was the principal east-west commercial artery for Nevada until 1880. [111] admires the view of its namesake valley.When we visited in early October, US 50 was definitely NOT "America's Loneliest Road!"
In 1854, Col. John Reese discovered an emigrant/wagon route through Edwards Creek Valley that was shorter than the Humboldt Trail. Established by surveyor James Simpson in 1859, it was followed by the Pony Express, the Overland Telegraph, the Overland Mail stages, and in 1862, it became the Austin Gold Rush Route. It was the principal east-west commercial artery for Nevada until 1880. [111] admires the view of its namesake valley.When we visited in early October, US 50 was definitely NOT "America's Loneliest Road!"
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