Historical Markers of Lyon County
Location: Southern Lyon County, Wellington Directions: At the junction of SR 208 and (Wellington Cutoff) SR 829
N38° 45' 06.9" W119° 22' 13.9"
Date Conquered: 8/30/07 Quick Description: A marker remembering Wellington's role as a stage stop and important river crossing for Aurora-bound miners. Signed: Yes -- Due to its unique location at a three way crossroads, signage for [74] is limited to the eastbound side of SR 208 and westbound side of SR 829. There is no signage for this marker on southbound SR 208. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Following the mining boom in the Aurora District in 1860, Jack Wright and Leonard Hamilton put up a bridge across the West Walker River and established a stage station at this location. Wagons and stages were repaired, horses shod and the station became a trading center for nearby ranches and farms. In 1863, Daniel Wellington bought out the interests of Wright and Hamilton and the station became known as "Wellington's." The Wellington Hotel, located about a half mile south of the station, was constructed by wagonmaster Zadok Pierce in 1875. Over the years it has served as a livery stable, freight station, general store and post office. A handsome marker in excellent condition! Finding older-numbered markers in such good conditions as these is becoming rare. A typical day in downtown Wellington.
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Following the mining boom in the Aurora District in 1860, Jack Wright and Leonard Hamilton put up a bridge across the West Walker River and established a stage station at this location. Wagons and stages were repaired, horses shod and the station became a trading center for nearby ranches and farms. In 1863, Daniel Wellington bought out the interests of Wright and Hamilton and the station became known as "Wellington's." The Wellington Hotel, located about a half mile south of the station, was constructed by wagonmaster Zadok Pierce in 1875. Over the years it has served as a livery stable, freight station, general store and post office. A handsome marker in excellent condition! Finding older-numbered markers in such good conditions as these is becoming rare. A typical day in downtown Wellington.
Following the mining boom in the Aurora District in 1860, Jack Wright and Leonard Hamilton put up a bridge across the West Walker River and established a stage station at this location. Wagons and stages were repaired, horses shod and the station became a trading center for nearby ranches and farms. In 1863, Daniel Wellington bought out the interests of Wright and Hamilton and the station became known as "Wellington's." The Wellington Hotel, located about a half mile south of the station, was constructed by wagonmaster Zadok Pierce in 1875. Over the years it has served as a livery stable, freight station, general store and post office. A handsome marker in excellent condition! Finding older-numbered markers in such good conditions as these is becoming rare. A typical day in downtown Wellington.
In 1863, Daniel Wellington bought out the interests of Wright and Hamilton and the station became known as "Wellington's." The Wellington Hotel, located about a half mile south of the station, was constructed by wagonmaster Zadok Pierce in 1875. Over the years it has served as a livery stable, freight station, general store and post office. A handsome marker in excellent condition! Finding older-numbered markers in such good conditions as these is becoming rare. A typical day in downtown Wellington.
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