Historical Markers of Lincoln County
Location: Eastern Lincoln County, Pioche Directions: Along (S. Main St) SR 321 at the south end of Pioche
N 37° 55.604 W 114° 26.953
Date Conquered: 4/13/08 Quick Description: A marker honoring the birth, growth and crazy tales of Pioche. Signed: Yes -- Barely there, but nonetheless there. Original cut-out shield! (Signed on northbound side of SR 321 only.) NOTES: The SHPO lists the directions for [5] Pioche as reads: "on US Highway 93 Alternate in Pioche Nevada". Trust me when I say that you won't find "US 93 Alternate" signed anywhere in Pioche. The SHPO are actually referring to SR 321. If traveling to Pioche from the north, finding this marker demands that you go through downtown to the southern end of town just past Boot Hill Park. In a nutshell, just follow Main Street all the way through town past the town park and you'll find the large stone marker sitting at the top of the hill. [5] is one scenic little beauty. On your visit to Pioche, park here, conquer the marker then walk down the hill. Take a few hours to stroll Main Street and explore the remnants of Pioche's proud history! Full Description: Exact description as reads... Nice to this old Stone marker in such great condition! This is mostly because of Pioche's remote location. Silver ore was discovered in this range of mountains in 1864, but no important development took place until 1869 when mines were opened and the town of Pioche appeared. Pioche soon became the scene of a wild rush of prospectors and fortune seekers and gained a reputation in the 1870's for tough gunmen and bitter lawsuits. Over five million dollars in ore was taken out by 1872, and by 1900 Pioche was nearly a ghost town. Designated as the seat of Lincoln County in 1871, Pioche survived hard times as a supply and government center for a vast area. In later years, notably during World War II, profitable lead-zinc deposits were developed. The grand view of tiny Pioche and the adjacent Lake Valley in the b.g. Imagine a rowdy town of 10,000 people, gunslingers and madmen. Unlike many old mining towns in Nevada, Pioche comes to the closest to matching your typical "Hollywood Wild West Town"... without overpaid actors.
NOTES: The SHPO lists the directions for [5] Pioche as reads: "on US Highway 93 Alternate in Pioche Nevada". Trust me when I say that you won't find "US 93 Alternate" signed anywhere in Pioche. The SHPO are actually referring to SR 321. If traveling to Pioche from the north, finding this marker demands that you go through downtown to the southern end of town just past Boot Hill Park. In a nutshell, just follow Main Street all the way through town past the town park and you'll find the large stone marker sitting at the top of the hill. [5] is one scenic little beauty. On your visit to Pioche, park here, conquer the marker then walk down the hill. Take a few hours to stroll Main Street and explore the remnants of Pioche's proud history! Full Description: Exact description as reads... Nice to this old Stone marker in such great condition! This is mostly because of Pioche's remote location. Silver ore was discovered in this range of mountains in 1864, but no important development took place until 1869 when mines were opened and the town of Pioche appeared. Pioche soon became the scene of a wild rush of prospectors and fortune seekers and gained a reputation in the 1870's for tough gunmen and bitter lawsuits. Over five million dollars in ore was taken out by 1872, and by 1900 Pioche was nearly a ghost town. Designated as the seat of Lincoln County in 1871, Pioche survived hard times as a supply and government center for a vast area. In later years, notably during World War II, profitable lead-zinc deposits were developed. The grand view of tiny Pioche and the adjacent Lake Valley in the b.g. Imagine a rowdy town of 10,000 people, gunslingers and madmen. Unlike many old mining towns in Nevada, Pioche comes to the closest to matching your typical "Hollywood Wild West Town"... without overpaid actors.
Full Description: Exact description as reads... Nice to this old Stone marker in such great condition! This is mostly because of Pioche's remote location. Silver ore was discovered in this range of mountains in 1864, but no important development took place until 1869 when mines were opened and the town of Pioche appeared. Pioche soon became the scene of a wild rush of prospectors and fortune seekers and gained a reputation in the 1870's for tough gunmen and bitter lawsuits. Over five million dollars in ore was taken out by 1872, and by 1900 Pioche was nearly a ghost town. Designated as the seat of Lincoln County in 1871, Pioche survived hard times as a supply and government center for a vast area. In later years, notably during World War II, profitable lead-zinc deposits were developed. The grand view of tiny Pioche and the adjacent Lake Valley in the b.g. Imagine a rowdy town of 10,000 people, gunslingers and madmen. Unlike many old mining towns in Nevada, Pioche comes to the closest to matching your typical "Hollywood Wild West Town"... without overpaid actors.
Silver ore was discovered in this range of mountains in 1864, but no important development took place until 1869 when mines were opened and the town of Pioche appeared. Pioche soon became the scene of a wild rush of prospectors and fortune seekers and gained a reputation in the 1870's for tough gunmen and bitter lawsuits. Over five million dollars in ore was taken out by 1872, and by 1900 Pioche was nearly a ghost town. Designated as the seat of Lincoln County in 1871, Pioche survived hard times as a supply and government center for a vast area. In later years, notably during World War II, profitable lead-zinc deposits were developed. The grand view of tiny Pioche and the adjacent Lake Valley in the b.g. Imagine a rowdy town of 10,000 people, gunslingers and madmen. Unlike many old mining towns in Nevada, Pioche comes to the closest to matching your typical "Hollywood Wild West Town"... without overpaid actors.
Designated as the seat of Lincoln County in 1871, Pioche survived hard times as a supply and government center for a vast area. In later years, notably during World War II, profitable lead-zinc deposits were developed.
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