Wadsworth
Location: Eastern Washoe County, Wadsworth
Directions: Along (Main Street) SR 427, 1 mile east of SR 447
Location: 2
Visibility: 1
Accessibility: 1
Marker type: St (L)
Date Conquered: 8/14/07
Nearest Intersection: Virginia St.
Quick Description: A marker noting Wadsworth and its brief railroad era.
Signed: Yes -- Signed on both sides of Main Street.
Full Description:
Exact description as reads ...
From 1868 until 1884, the Central Pacific's Truckee Wadsworth Division was located on this site. In 1882, work was started on a new site across the river, and by 1883, a new round house, shop, etc. were completed there. A fire on April 15, 1884, fanned by heavy wind, destroyed the remaining railroad buildings at this location as well as the town. Damage exceeeded $100,000. Lack of an adequate water supply contributed to the extensive damage. Another fire in 1902 stimulated the plan to move to a new site. In 1904, division facilities in the town were moved to an entirely new location, which became Sparks, Nevada.
A typical day in Wadsworth.
Age shows on this old Standard marker. In this day and age, I think we're all glad to see this marker alive and kicking.
