Historical Markers of Lyon County
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*HM 192*
-- Buckland's Station (On the California Emigrant Trail) --
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Location: Central Lyon County, Fort Churchill
Directions: Along US 95 ALT at the Carson River Bridge
Location: 3
Visibility: 1
Accessibility: 1
Marker type: St (L)
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Date Conquered: 9/20/07
Nearest Intersection: Fort Churchill Rd (unpaved)
Quick Description: A marker noting a famous hotel built to serve the Overland Stage and its outfitting for the adjacent Fort Churchill.
Signed: Yes -- Signed on both lanes of US 95 Alt.
The original Buckland's Station remains protected by Fort Churchill State Historic Park.
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FullDescription:
Exact description as reads...
Life's pretty quiet in today's Buckland's Station. For some people, it might be difficult to imagine this scene bustling 150 years ago!
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