Historical Markers of Lyon County
Location: Central Lyon County, Fort Churchill Directions: Along US 95 ALT at the Carson River Bridge, 9 miles south of Silver Springs
N39° 17' 39.3" W119° 15' 05.9"
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. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Samuel S. Buckland was a true pioneer. He settled here in 1859, began a ranching operation, established a station for the Overland Stage Company and operated a tent hotel. He also constructed the first bridge across the Carson River downstream from Genoa. During 1860, Sam built a large log cabin and married Miss Eliza Prentice. In that same year Buckland’s Station served as the assembly point for the volunteer units that took part in the Pyramid Lake Indian War. It was during this period that Buckland’s served as a remount station on the famous Pony Express Route. In 1864, he opened a store and dispersed goods to travelers, neighbors, and the soldiers at nearby Fort Churchill. He later constructed the large two-story house presently located on the site from materials obtained at the dismantling of the fort. Sam and his family are buried at Fort Churchill. The original Buckland's Station remains protected by Fort Churchill State Historic Park. 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!
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Samuel S. Buckland was a true pioneer. He settled here in 1859, began a ranching operation, established a station for the Overland Stage Company and operated a tent hotel. He also constructed the first bridge across the Carson River downstream from Genoa. During 1860, Sam built a large log cabin and married Miss Eliza Prentice. In that same year Buckland’s Station served as the assembly point for the volunteer units that took part in the Pyramid Lake Indian War. It was during this period that Buckland’s served as a remount station on the famous Pony Express Route. In 1864, he opened a store and dispersed goods to travelers, neighbors, and the soldiers at nearby Fort Churchill. He later constructed the large two-story house presently located on the site from materials obtained at the dismantling of the fort. Sam and his family are buried at Fort Churchill. The original Buckland's Station remains protected by Fort Churchill State Historic Park. 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!
Samuel S. Buckland was a true pioneer. He settled here in 1859, began a ranching operation, established a station for the Overland Stage Company and operated a tent hotel. He also constructed the first bridge across the Carson River downstream from Genoa. During 1860, Sam built a large log cabin and married Miss Eliza Prentice. In that same year Buckland’s Station served as the assembly point for the volunteer units that took part in the Pyramid Lake Indian War. It was during this period that Buckland’s served as a remount station on the famous Pony Express Route. In 1864, he opened a store and dispersed goods to travelers, neighbors, and the soldiers at nearby Fort Churchill. He later constructed the large two-story house presently located on the site from materials obtained at the dismantling of the fort. Sam and his family are buried at Fort Churchill. The original Buckland's Station remains protected by Fort Churchill State Historic Park. 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!
During 1860, Sam built a large log cabin and married Miss Eliza Prentice. In that same year Buckland’s Station served as the assembly point for the volunteer units that took part in the Pyramid Lake Indian War. It was during this period that Buckland’s served as a remount station on the famous Pony Express Route. In 1864, he opened a store and dispersed goods to travelers, neighbors, and the soldiers at nearby Fort Churchill. He later constructed the large two-story house presently located on the site from materials obtained at the dismantling of the fort. Sam and his family are buried at Fort Churchill. The original Buckland's Station remains protected by Fort Churchill State Historic Park. 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!
In 1864, he opened a store and dispersed goods to travelers, neighbors, and the soldiers at nearby Fort Churchill. He later constructed the large two-story house presently located on the site from materials obtained at the dismantling of the fort. Sam and his family are buried at Fort Churchill. The original Buckland's Station remains protected by Fort Churchill State Historic Park. 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!
Sam and his family are buried at Fort Churchill. The original Buckland's Station remains protected by Fort Churchill State Historic Park. 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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