Historical Markers of White Pine County
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*HM 51*
-- Schellbourne --
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Location: Northern White Pine, Steptoe Valley, Cherry Creek Area
Directions: Along US 93 @ the Schellbourne Rest Area, 39 miles N of Ely
Location: 4
Visibility: 1
Accessibility: 1
Marker type: St (L)
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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:
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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