Historical Markers of White Pine County
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*HM 53*
-- Hamilton --
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Location: Western White Pine, White Pine Range
Directions: Along US 50, 36 miles W of Ely
--- Marker lies right across the road from Illipah Junction ---
Location: 4
Visibility: 1
Accessibility: 1
Marker type: St (L)
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Date Conquered: 3/14/08
Quick Description: Honors the old mining camp of Hamilton and its rich silver discovery
Signed: Yes -- Signed on both sides of US 50
Full Description:
Exact description as reads:
Another odd placement by the SHPO. This marker would've been better placed on the opposite side of US 50, not only for aesthetics, but for convenience values!
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