Historical Markers of White Pine County
Location: Northern White Pine, Steptoe Valley, Cherry Creek Area Directions: Along US 93 at the Schellbourne Rest Area, 39 miles north of Ely
Date Conquered: 3/13/08 Quick Description: A marker remembering a tiny outpost used in many historical passings. Signed: Yes -- Signed on both sides of US 93 Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Schellbourne, in the foothills of the Schell Creek Range was a Shoshone village site long before it began its regent historic career in 1859. Captain James Simpson passed through the site and this point looking for a short route across the Great Basin. That same year, an Overland Stage and Mail Station was built at Schellbourne. In 1860, the Pony Express Company used the same facilities, and when the telegraph arrived in 1863, it passed over this same route. During the rush to Virginia City mines in 1859 and 1860, it became necessary for the army to send troops to this point to protect the personnel of that western pilgrimage. Silver ore was discovered in the mountains immediately to the east of Schellbourne in the early 1870's and it became part of the Aurum Mining District in 1871. An active mining camp developed with a population of over 500 persons. By 1885, the ore had been mostly depleted and the camp abandoned. The district and adjacent valley were then acquired by “Uncle Billy” Burke as a ranch. Schellbourne has operated as the headquarters for various ranches since that time. The Schellbourne Rest Area has three markers: the plaque on the left honors the Pony Express Trail, which ran through this exact site. Today, a dirt road follows the old Pony Express Trail into Utah via Goshute and the Deep Creek Range. Nice to see that old Lincoln Highway Memorial in beautiful condition on the right!
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Schellbourne, in the foothills of the Schell Creek Range was a Shoshone village site long before it began its regent historic career in 1859. Captain James Simpson passed through the site and this point looking for a short route across the Great Basin. That same year, an Overland Stage and Mail Station was built at Schellbourne. In 1860, the Pony Express Company used the same facilities, and when the telegraph arrived in 1863, it passed over this same route. During the rush to Virginia City mines in 1859 and 1860, it became necessary for the army to send troops to this point to protect the personnel of that western pilgrimage. Silver ore was discovered in the mountains immediately to the east of Schellbourne in the early 1870's and it became part of the Aurum Mining District in 1871. An active mining camp developed with a population of over 500 persons. By 1885, the ore had been mostly depleted and the camp abandoned. The district and adjacent valley were then acquired by “Uncle Billy” Burke as a ranch. Schellbourne has operated as the headquarters for various ranches since that time. The Schellbourne Rest Area has three markers: the plaque on the left honors the Pony Express Trail, which ran through this exact site. Today, a dirt road follows the old Pony Express Trail into Utah via Goshute and the Deep Creek Range. Nice to see that old Lincoln Highway Memorial in beautiful condition on the right!
Schellbourne, in the foothills of the Schell Creek Range was a Shoshone village site long before it began its regent historic career in 1859. Captain James Simpson passed through the site and this point looking for a short route across the Great Basin. That same year, an Overland Stage and Mail Station was built at Schellbourne. In 1860, the Pony Express Company used the same facilities, and when the telegraph arrived in 1863, it passed over this same route. During the rush to Virginia City mines in 1859 and 1860, it became necessary for the army to send troops to this point to protect the personnel of that western pilgrimage. Silver ore was discovered in the mountains immediately to the east of Schellbourne in the early 1870's and it became part of the Aurum Mining District in 1871. An active mining camp developed with a population of over 500 persons. By 1885, the ore had been mostly depleted and the camp abandoned. The district and adjacent valley were then acquired by “Uncle Billy” Burke as a ranch. Schellbourne has operated as the headquarters for various ranches since that time. The Schellbourne Rest Area has three markers: the plaque on the left honors the Pony Express Trail, which ran through this exact site. Today, a dirt road follows the old Pony Express Trail into Utah via Goshute and the Deep Creek Range. Nice to see that old Lincoln Highway Memorial in beautiful condition on the right!
During the rush to Virginia City mines in 1859 and 1860, it became necessary for the army to send troops to this point to protect the personnel of that western pilgrimage. Silver ore was discovered in the mountains immediately to the east of Schellbourne in the early 1870's and it became part of the Aurum Mining District in 1871. An active mining camp developed with a population of over 500 persons. By 1885, the ore had been mostly depleted and the camp abandoned. The district and adjacent valley were then acquired by “Uncle Billy” Burke as a ranch. Schellbourne has operated as the headquarters for various ranches since that time. The Schellbourne Rest Area has three markers: the plaque on the left honors the Pony Express Trail, which ran through this exact site. Today, a dirt road follows the old Pony Express Trail into Utah via Goshute and the Deep Creek Range. Nice to see that old Lincoln Highway Memorial in beautiful condition on the right!
Silver ore was discovered in the mountains immediately to the east of Schellbourne in the early 1870's and it became part of the Aurum Mining District in 1871. An active mining camp developed with a population of over 500 persons. By 1885, the ore had been mostly depleted and the camp abandoned. The district and adjacent valley were then acquired by “Uncle Billy” Burke as a ranch. Schellbourne has operated as the headquarters for various ranches since that time. The Schellbourne Rest Area has three markers: the plaque on the left honors the Pony Express Trail, which ran through this exact site. Today, a dirt road follows the old Pony Express Trail into Utah via Goshute and the Deep Creek Range. Nice to see that old Lincoln Highway Memorial in beautiful condition on the right!
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