Historical Markers of Lincoln County
Location: Central Lincoln County, Pahranagat Valley Directions: At the junction of SR 375 and SR 318, 8 miles north of Alamo
N 37° 31.962 W 115° 14.012
Date Conquered: 4/13/08 Quick Description: A marker remembering a short lived supply station and the first seat of Lincoln County. Signed: No -- Historically, this marker was signed along SR 375 and the southbound side of SR 318.(No signs exist today.) Full Description: Exact description as reads ... The discovery of silver in Pahranagat Valley in 1865 resulted in the creation of Lincoln County with Crystal Springs designated as the provisional county seat in 1866. With the intention of organizing the new county, Governor Henry G. Blasdel left Carson City in April, 1866, accompanied by over twenty people and after a perilous journey through Death Valley, California, reached the new district of Pahranagat. This expedition was also expected to find a more practicable route between the valley and the towns of western Nevada. When the Governor arrived at Crystal Springs, he found that the region lacked the number of voters necessary to meet the requirements for county organization, which resulted in the eventual formation of the county at Hiko one year later. This locale, used as a watering place and campsite, was the principal stopover on the Mormon Trail alternate route. #205 is probably the most photographed historic marker in the system. Why? This oasis of trees is the first and last place of rest prior to drive along the ET Highway. Although water no longer flows, Crystal Springs makes a nice place to rest, and a cool respite from the desert heat!
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... The discovery of silver in Pahranagat Valley in 1865 resulted in the creation of Lincoln County with Crystal Springs designated as the provisional county seat in 1866. With the intention of organizing the new county, Governor Henry G. Blasdel left Carson City in April, 1866, accompanied by over twenty people and after a perilous journey through Death Valley, California, reached the new district of Pahranagat. This expedition was also expected to find a more practicable route between the valley and the towns of western Nevada. When the Governor arrived at Crystal Springs, he found that the region lacked the number of voters necessary to meet the requirements for county organization, which resulted in the eventual formation of the county at Hiko one year later. This locale, used as a watering place and campsite, was the principal stopover on the Mormon Trail alternate route. #205 is probably the most photographed historic marker in the system. Why? This oasis of trees is the first and last place of rest prior to drive along the ET Highway. Although water no longer flows, Crystal Springs makes a nice place to rest, and a cool respite from the desert heat!
The discovery of silver in Pahranagat Valley in 1865 resulted in the creation of Lincoln County with Crystal Springs designated as the provisional county seat in 1866. With the intention of organizing the new county, Governor Henry G. Blasdel left Carson City in April, 1866, accompanied by over twenty people and after a perilous journey through Death Valley, California, reached the new district of Pahranagat. This expedition was also expected to find a more practicable route between the valley and the towns of western Nevada. When the Governor arrived at Crystal Springs, he found that the region lacked the number of voters necessary to meet the requirements for county organization, which resulted in the eventual formation of the county at Hiko one year later. This locale, used as a watering place and campsite, was the principal stopover on the Mormon Trail alternate route. #205 is probably the most photographed historic marker in the system. Why? This oasis of trees is the first and last place of rest prior to drive along the ET Highway. Although water no longer flows, Crystal Springs makes a nice place to rest, and a cool respite from the desert heat!
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