Historical Markers of Humboldt County
Location: Extreme Northern Humboldt County, McDermitt Area Directions: At the Tribal HQ on the McDermitt Indian Reservation (Access via Reservation Road, 5.2 miles east of US 95)
Date Conquered: 8/28/08 Quick Description: A marker honoring Sarah Winnemucca, an influencial figure in Nevada history. Signed: No -- Historically, it's believed this marker was signed along the main Tribal Rd. (No signs exist today.) NOTES: Most hunters will never know of this marker's existence, thanks mostly to a lack of signage along US 95. I guess NDOT figured that we marker hunters would find it some way or another. The best way to find this one is by looking out for the brown sign that reads "Tribal HQ" from US 95, 3 miles south of McDermitt. Keep in mind this road, although paved, is un-named, so all you atlas lovers beware! Follow this road east for 5 miles and you will eventually come to this intersection (photo below)... ...Look to your right here and below is what you'll see... Can you see the marker? Turn right at this junction for 1/4 mile, and you will find #143, sitting in its lonesome self in front of the Tribal HQ. The SHPO chose a great spot for this marker, well away from the crowds in a very quiet, peaceful setting - very symbolic of Sarah Winnemucca. Keep in mind that you are on an Indian Reservation, so please respect the privacy of the residents. Fortunately, there is a small parking spot just below the marker, so try to avoid blocking the driveway. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... 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 her people and whites when the latter trekked across and settled on Indian homelands. By lecturing, by writing a book (presumably the first in English by an Indian woman) and by founding a non-government school for Indian children, she worked tirelessly to remedy injustice and to advocate peace. Here at Fort McDermitt as interpreter and teacher she served well both Indians and the U.S. military. This exceptional Indian woman, a leader of her race, believed in the brotherhood of mankind. Lonely Marker 143 set amidst the Santa Rosa Range in the b.g. The road you see eventually loses pavement a mile further. From there, it's all 4WD into this wild range and the East Fork Quinn River. Sarah's marker sits within 3 air miles of the Beaver State. The rest of Nevada lies beyond.Never a place too far for Nevada-Landmarks!
NOTES: Most hunters will never know of this marker's existence, thanks mostly to a lack of signage along US 95. I guess NDOT figured that we marker hunters would find it some way or another. The best way to find this one is by looking out for the brown sign that reads "Tribal HQ" from US 95, 3 miles south of McDermitt. Keep in mind this road, although paved, is un-named, so all you atlas lovers beware! Follow this road east for 5 miles and you will eventually come to this intersection (photo below)... ...Look to your right here and below is what you'll see... Can you see the marker? Turn right at this junction for 1/4 mile, and you will find #143, sitting in its lonesome self in front of the Tribal HQ. The SHPO chose a great spot for this marker, well away from the crowds in a very quiet, peaceful setting - very symbolic of Sarah Winnemucca. Keep in mind that you are on an Indian Reservation, so please respect the privacy of the residents. Fortunately, there is a small parking spot just below the marker, so try to avoid blocking the driveway. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... 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 her people and whites when the latter trekked across and settled on Indian homelands. By lecturing, by writing a book (presumably the first in English by an Indian woman) and by founding a non-government school for Indian children, she worked tirelessly to remedy injustice and to advocate peace. Here at Fort McDermitt as interpreter and teacher she served well both Indians and the U.S. military. This exceptional Indian woman, a leader of her race, believed in the brotherhood of mankind. Lonely Marker 143 set amidst the Santa Rosa Range in the b.g. The road you see eventually loses pavement a mile further. From there, it's all 4WD into this wild range and the East Fork Quinn River. Sarah's marker sits within 3 air miles of the Beaver State. The rest of Nevada lies beyond.Never a place too far for Nevada-Landmarks!
...Look to your right here and below is what you'll see...
Turn right at this junction for 1/4 mile, and you will find #143, sitting in its lonesome self in front of the Tribal HQ. The SHPO chose a great spot for this marker, well away from the crowds in a very quiet, peaceful setting - very symbolic of Sarah Winnemucca. Keep in mind that you are on an Indian Reservation, so please respect the privacy of the residents. Fortunately, there is a small parking spot just below the marker, so try to avoid blocking the driveway.
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... 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 her people and whites when the latter trekked across and settled on Indian homelands. By lecturing, by writing a book (presumably the first in English by an Indian woman) and by founding a non-government school for Indian children, she worked tirelessly to remedy injustice and to advocate peace. Here at Fort McDermitt as interpreter and teacher she served well both Indians and the U.S. military. This exceptional Indian woman, a leader of her race, believed in the brotherhood of mankind. Lonely Marker 143 set amidst the Santa Rosa Range in the b.g. The road you see eventually loses pavement a mile further. From there, it's all 4WD into this wild range and the East Fork Quinn River. Sarah's marker sits within 3 air miles of the Beaver State. The rest of Nevada lies beyond.Never a place too far for Nevada-Landmarks!
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 her people and whites when the latter trekked across and settled on Indian homelands. By lecturing, by writing a book (presumably the first in English by an Indian woman) and by founding a non-government school for Indian children, she worked tirelessly to remedy injustice and to advocate peace. Here at Fort McDermitt as interpreter and teacher she served well both Indians and the U.S. military. This exceptional Indian woman, a leader of her race, believed in the brotherhood of mankind. Lonely Marker 143 set amidst the Santa Rosa Range in the b.g. The road you see eventually loses pavement a mile further. From there, it's all 4WD into this wild range and the East Fork Quinn River. Sarah's marker sits within 3 air miles of the Beaver State. The rest of Nevada lies beyond.Never a place too far for Nevada-Landmarks!
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