Historical Markers of Douglas County
- HM 12 - Nevada's Birthplace
- HM 117 - Kingsbury Grade
- HM 118 - Luther Canyon (Fay Canyon)
- HM 120 - Walley's Hot Springs
- HM 121 - Mottsville
- HM 122 - Sheridan
- HM 123 - Cradlebraugh Bridge
- HM 124 - Boyd Toll Road
- HM 125 - Twelve Mile House
- HM 126 - Double Springs
- HM 129 - Gardnerville
- HM 130 - Minden
- HM 131 - Dresslerville
- HM 207 - Carson Valley
- HM 219 - Glenbrook
- HM 225 - Spooner Area (Logging and Lumber Period: 1868-1895)
- HM 261 - Spooner Summit
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*HM 123*
-- Cradlebraugh Bridge --
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Location: Northern Douglas County, Carson Valley
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Date Conquered: 8/24/07
Quick Description: A marker commemorating a stage stop and historic bridge over the Carson River.
Signed: Yes -- Signed only on southbound lane of US 395.
GPS: LAT, N39° 02' 48.3" LON, W119° 46' 48.4"
Full Description:
The remains of Cradlebraugh Bridge, built in 1881 by William Cradlebraugh, stand 1/4 mile westward. This bridge shortened the distance from Carson City to Aurora in the then booming Esmeralda mining district.
There were two routes from Carson City south to the bridge where they joined, crossed the river, and headed into the desert. One followed the west side of the Carson River: the foothill alternate went via Jacks Valley and the old John James Ranch, then around the hill to the bridge. Five miles south of Cradlebraugh Bridge the road passed Desert Station, a lively hostelry, and beyond, the Twelve Mile House enroute to Esmeralda.
The road and bridge were purchased by Douglas County in 1895, for $5,000.
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