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Location: Virginia City
Directions: Along C Street on the southeast side of the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Date Conquered: 11/7/07
Nearest Intersection: Union St.
Quick Description: A unique marker honoring the only saloon ever founded and run by African Americans
Signed: No -- Unfortunately, no signs were ever erected.
NOTES: Although this marker sits in plain sight, #266 is incredibly easy to miss. This "marker" is nothing more than a lone plaque that sits on the side of a heavily-used ATM. The marker blends in so well C Street's busy facade that many hunters never notice it at first glance! #266 is mounted on the side of a Bank of America ATM along the SE wall of the Bucket of Blood Saloon. I find this quite ironic that most people (being tourists) are so interested in withdrawing money from this ATM that they rarely if ever notice this metal plaque. To this day, living legends, and thousands of people every year, including regular locals, are still discovering this plaque. Better locations for this marker would be at the front door to the Bucket of Blood, or in the center stone monument of the Delta Parking Lot. These two places are where a good percentage of Virginia City visitors start off their meandering of C Street. In any case, now with the given information finding #266 should not be a problem.
 Notice the Delta Saloon in the b.g. #266 (in the very f.g.) rests on the side of the Bucket of Blood Saloon, perpendicular to the Bank of America ATM.
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Full Description:
Exact description as reads ...
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Between 1866 and 1875, a remarkable business thrived directly behind this building. Free-born William A.G. Brown operated his Boston Saloon, serving Virginia City's African Americans. Archaeologists have revealed that Brown offered his customers finely prepared meals with the best cuts of meat. Shortly after Brown sold his business, the great fire of 1875 swept through town and destroyed the building.
There were rarely more than one hundred African Americans living in Virginia City, but they played varied and important roles in the community. Some African Americans pursued work as laborers, porters, and barbers. Others became affluent business owners, and a prominent doctor won widespread respect. By the 1870's, African America children attended integrated schools.
Prejudicial laws and racism placed hurtful restriction on the African Americans of Nevada. Fortunately, a prevalent pro-Union, anti-slavery attitude improved the lives of many African Americans who helped build Virginia City.
 Once you know where to look, spotting this pesky marker presents no problem. Considering Brown's saloon was right behind the present-day Bucket of Blood, a better placement for this marker could be on its own slab along D Street below.
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