Historical Markers of Nye County
Location: Central Nye County, Big Smoky Valley Directions: At the junction of SR 376 and 377, 5 miles west of Manhattan
Date Conquered: 4/15/08 Quick Description: A marker remembering the rich mining era of Manhattan. Signed: Yes -- Signed on both lanes of SR 376. Marker History: Although the marker itself is original, take a gander at the plaque. [97] Manhattan has been refitted with a new plaque using a new style font that debuted in 2010. This new font style was put on many new replacements throughout the state with [97] being the first! Get this message: Don't trash our desert areas. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... A Manhattan Mining District to the northeast was first organized in 1867, and some tunnel mining was done. The place name persisted in local use and was adopted in 1905 when John Humphrey found gold at the foot of "April Fool Hill," near the old stage route. A typical boom followed. A post office was started late in 1905, and the camp soon had telegraph, telephone, utilities and businesses. Transport was to Tonopah and the railroad at Sodaville. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake stopped mining investment. As a result, most of the productive work here was by lessees. The gold strikes were in ore and placer, and by 1909 there were 13 mines and 16 placers. Some of the operations were the Big Four, Litigation Hill Merger, Stray Dog, September Fraction and White Caps. Hydraulic placering started in 1909. In 1938, dredging began, continuing 13 years. Over $10,000,000 was produced "Manhattan always was a good camp.". It is curious to me why this marker wasn't placed in Manhattan itself. The marker would be better protected by the Manhattan locals than by its lonesome out here on the desert. Taken at the end of town in Manhattan, 5 miles east of the marker. This Manhattan is no Big Apple! "Manhattan," Nye County, NV. Manhattan's claim to fame is the town's original wooden church. Built in 1905, this church is arguably the best preserved church in Nevada.
Marker History: Although the marker itself is original, take a gander at the plaque. [97] Manhattan has been refitted with a new plaque using a new style font that debuted in 2010. This new font style was put on many new replacements throughout the state with [97] being the first! Get this message: Don't trash our desert areas. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... A Manhattan Mining District to the northeast was first organized in 1867, and some tunnel mining was done. The place name persisted in local use and was adopted in 1905 when John Humphrey found gold at the foot of "April Fool Hill," near the old stage route. A typical boom followed. A post office was started late in 1905, and the camp soon had telegraph, telephone, utilities and businesses. Transport was to Tonopah and the railroad at Sodaville. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake stopped mining investment. As a result, most of the productive work here was by lessees. The gold strikes were in ore and placer, and by 1909 there were 13 mines and 16 placers. Some of the operations were the Big Four, Litigation Hill Merger, Stray Dog, September Fraction and White Caps. Hydraulic placering started in 1909. In 1938, dredging began, continuing 13 years. Over $10,000,000 was produced "Manhattan always was a good camp.". It is curious to me why this marker wasn't placed in Manhattan itself. The marker would be better protected by the Manhattan locals than by its lonesome out here on the desert. Taken at the end of town in Manhattan, 5 miles east of the marker. This Manhattan is no Big Apple! "Manhattan," Nye County, NV. Manhattan's claim to fame is the town's original wooden church. Built in 1905, this church is arguably the best preserved church in Nevada.
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... A Manhattan Mining District to the northeast was first organized in 1867, and some tunnel mining was done. The place name persisted in local use and was adopted in 1905 when John Humphrey found gold at the foot of "April Fool Hill," near the old stage route. A typical boom followed. A post office was started late in 1905, and the camp soon had telegraph, telephone, utilities and businesses. Transport was to Tonopah and the railroad at Sodaville. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake stopped mining investment. As a result, most of the productive work here was by lessees. The gold strikes were in ore and placer, and by 1909 there were 13 mines and 16 placers. Some of the operations were the Big Four, Litigation Hill Merger, Stray Dog, September Fraction and White Caps. Hydraulic placering started in 1909. In 1938, dredging began, continuing 13 years. Over $10,000,000 was produced "Manhattan always was a good camp.". It is curious to me why this marker wasn't placed in Manhattan itself. The marker would be better protected by the Manhattan locals than by its lonesome out here on the desert. Taken at the end of town in Manhattan, 5 miles east of the marker. This Manhattan is no Big Apple! "Manhattan," Nye County, NV. Manhattan's claim to fame is the town's original wooden church. Built in 1905, this church is arguably the best preserved church in Nevada.
A Manhattan Mining District to the northeast was first organized in 1867, and some tunnel mining was done. The place name persisted in local use and was adopted in 1905 when John Humphrey found gold at the foot of "April Fool Hill," near the old stage route. A typical boom followed. A post office was started late in 1905, and the camp soon had telegraph, telephone, utilities and businesses. Transport was to Tonopah and the railroad at Sodaville. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake stopped mining investment. As a result, most of the productive work here was by lessees. The gold strikes were in ore and placer, and by 1909 there were 13 mines and 16 placers. Some of the operations were the Big Four, Litigation Hill Merger, Stray Dog, September Fraction and White Caps. Hydraulic placering started in 1909. In 1938, dredging began, continuing 13 years. Over $10,000,000 was produced "Manhattan always was a good camp.". It is curious to me why this marker wasn't placed in Manhattan itself. The marker would be better protected by the Manhattan locals than by its lonesome out here on the desert. Taken at the end of town in Manhattan, 5 miles east of the marker. This Manhattan is no Big Apple! "Manhattan," Nye County, NV. Manhattan's claim to fame is the town's original wooden church. Built in 1905, this church is arguably the best preserved church in Nevada.
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake stopped mining investment. As a result, most of the productive work here was by lessees. The gold strikes were in ore and placer, and by 1909 there were 13 mines and 16 placers. Some of the operations were the Big Four, Litigation Hill Merger, Stray Dog, September Fraction and White Caps. Hydraulic placering started in 1909. In 1938, dredging began, continuing 13 years. Over $10,000,000 was produced "Manhattan always was a good camp.". It is curious to me why this marker wasn't placed in Manhattan itself. The marker would be better protected by the Manhattan locals than by its lonesome out here on the desert. Taken at the end of town in Manhattan, 5 miles east of the marker. This Manhattan is no Big Apple! "Manhattan," Nye County, NV. Manhattan's claim to fame is the town's original wooden church. Built in 1905, this church is arguably the best preserved church in Nevada.
"Manhattan always was a good camp.". It is curious to me why this marker wasn't placed in Manhattan itself. The marker would be better protected by the Manhattan locals than by its lonesome out here on the desert. Taken at the end of town in Manhattan, 5 miles east of the marker. This Manhattan is no Big Apple! "Manhattan," Nye County, NV. Manhattan's claim to fame is the town's original wooden church. Built in 1905, this church is arguably the best preserved church in Nevada.
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