Historical Markers of White Pine County
Location: Eastern White Pine, Steptoe Valley Directions: Along US 6/50/93, 12 miles south of Ely
N 39° 05.333 W 114° 45.170
Date Conquered: 3/12/08 Quick Description: A marker remembering the old mining town of Taylor and its eventual bust Signed: Yes -- Dual signed with [54], signed on both sides of highway. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Silver and gold were discovered in 1873 in what was to become Taylor, a typical mining community supported chiefly by the Argus and Monitor Mines. In 7 years, the town boasted a population of 1,500 people, 7 saloons, 3 general stores, an opera house, a Wells-Fargo office, and professional services. By 1886, Taylor was the center of county activity, a social highlight being the annual 4th of July celebration. Mining continued intermittently until 1919. Then a 100 ton cyanide plant at the Argus Mine gave new impetus, but production declined when the price of silver plummeted. World War II renewed mining activity temporarily. More than $1 million in silver, gold, copper, and lead had been produced. [99] Taylor and the scenic Schell Creek Range spanning the b.g. Shared real-estate! Both [54] and [99] share the same location. This is very rare in Nevada to have two historical markers located at the same spot. DID YOU KNOW?... ...Many people have probably never heard of Taylor? Taylor is one the oldest mining camps in White Pine County. When silver was discovered in 1869, a town sprang up as usual. Almost overnight, over five hundred people made their way to the foothills of the Schell Creeks, establishing the new camp of Taylor. Taylor is interesting because it's population usually maintained at least 2,000 people for over five straight years, with hardly any fluctuation in its population; this stable population meant the silver lode was larger than was expected! Unfortunately, costs to extract the ore became too high and the town was abandoned around 1900. Still, Taylor's cemetery survives, hidden deep within the pinyon pines overlooking Steptoe Valley. You can find Taylor by driving four miles on an unmarked dirt road just across from this marker turnout. Unfortunately, a mining company has taken over the entire townsite of Taylor. Please respect all PRIVATE PROPERTY signage! However, the road is open to the public as is the cemetery, located about 200 yards south of the townsite.
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Silver and gold were discovered in 1873 in what was to become Taylor, a typical mining community supported chiefly by the Argus and Monitor Mines. In 7 years, the town boasted a population of 1,500 people, 7 saloons, 3 general stores, an opera house, a Wells-Fargo office, and professional services. By 1886, Taylor was the center of county activity, a social highlight being the annual 4th of July celebration. Mining continued intermittently until 1919. Then a 100 ton cyanide plant at the Argus Mine gave new impetus, but production declined when the price of silver plummeted. World War II renewed mining activity temporarily. More than $1 million in silver, gold, copper, and lead had been produced. [99] Taylor and the scenic Schell Creek Range spanning the b.g. Shared real-estate! Both [54] and [99] share the same location. This is very rare in Nevada to have two historical markers located at the same spot. DID YOU KNOW?... ...Many people have probably never heard of Taylor? Taylor is one the oldest mining camps in White Pine County. When silver was discovered in 1869, a town sprang up as usual. Almost overnight, over five hundred people made their way to the foothills of the Schell Creeks, establishing the new camp of Taylor. Taylor is interesting because it's population usually maintained at least 2,000 people for over five straight years, with hardly any fluctuation in its population; this stable population meant the silver lode was larger than was expected! Unfortunately, costs to extract the ore became too high and the town was abandoned around 1900. Still, Taylor's cemetery survives, hidden deep within the pinyon pines overlooking Steptoe Valley. You can find Taylor by driving four miles on an unmarked dirt road just across from this marker turnout. Unfortunately, a mining company has taken over the entire townsite of Taylor. Please respect all PRIVATE PROPERTY signage! However, the road is open to the public as is the cemetery, located about 200 yards south of the townsite.
Silver and gold were discovered in 1873 in what was to become Taylor, a typical mining community supported chiefly by the Argus and Monitor Mines. In 7 years, the town boasted a population of 1,500 people, 7 saloons, 3 general stores, an opera house, a Wells-Fargo office, and professional services. By 1886, Taylor was the center of county activity, a social highlight being the annual 4th of July celebration. Mining continued intermittently until 1919. Then a 100 ton cyanide plant at the Argus Mine gave new impetus, but production declined when the price of silver plummeted. World War II renewed mining activity temporarily. More than $1 million in silver, gold, copper, and lead had been produced. [99] Taylor and the scenic Schell Creek Range spanning the b.g. Shared real-estate! Both [54] and [99] share the same location. This is very rare in Nevada to have two historical markers located at the same spot. DID YOU KNOW?... ...Many people have probably never heard of Taylor? Taylor is one the oldest mining camps in White Pine County. When silver was discovered in 1869, a town sprang up as usual. Almost overnight, over five hundred people made their way to the foothills of the Schell Creeks, establishing the new camp of Taylor. Taylor is interesting because it's population usually maintained at least 2,000 people for over five straight years, with hardly any fluctuation in its population; this stable population meant the silver lode was larger than was expected! Unfortunately, costs to extract the ore became too high and the town was abandoned around 1900. Still, Taylor's cemetery survives, hidden deep within the pinyon pines overlooking Steptoe Valley. You can find Taylor by driving four miles on an unmarked dirt road just across from this marker turnout. Unfortunately, a mining company has taken over the entire townsite of Taylor. Please respect all PRIVATE PROPERTY signage! However, the road is open to the public as is the cemetery, located about 200 yards south of the townsite.
Mining continued intermittently until 1919. Then a 100 ton cyanide plant at the Argus Mine gave new impetus, but production declined when the price of silver plummeted. World War II renewed mining activity temporarily. More than $1 million in silver, gold, copper, and lead had been produced. [99] Taylor and the scenic Schell Creek Range spanning the b.g. Shared real-estate! Both [54] and [99] share the same location. This is very rare in Nevada to have two historical markers located at the same spot. DID YOU KNOW?... ...Many people have probably never heard of Taylor? Taylor is one the oldest mining camps in White Pine County. When silver was discovered in 1869, a town sprang up as usual. Almost overnight, over five hundred people made their way to the foothills of the Schell Creeks, establishing the new camp of Taylor. Taylor is interesting because it's population usually maintained at least 2,000 people for over five straight years, with hardly any fluctuation in its population; this stable population meant the silver lode was larger than was expected! Unfortunately, costs to extract the ore became too high and the town was abandoned around 1900. Still, Taylor's cemetery survives, hidden deep within the pinyon pines overlooking Steptoe Valley. You can find Taylor by driving four miles on an unmarked dirt road just across from this marker turnout. Unfortunately, a mining company has taken over the entire townsite of Taylor. Please respect all PRIVATE PROPERTY signage! However, the road is open to the public as is the cemetery, located about 200 yards south of the townsite.
Shared real-estate! Both [54] and [99] share the same location. This is very rare in Nevada to have two historical markers located at the same spot. DID YOU KNOW?... ...Many people have probably never heard of Taylor? Taylor is one the oldest mining camps in White Pine County. When silver was discovered in 1869, a town sprang up as usual. Almost overnight, over five hundred people made their way to the foothills of the Schell Creeks, establishing the new camp of Taylor. Taylor is interesting because it's population usually maintained at least 2,000 people for over five straight years, with hardly any fluctuation in its population; this stable population meant the silver lode was larger than was expected! Unfortunately, costs to extract the ore became too high and the town was abandoned around 1900. Still, Taylor's cemetery survives, hidden deep within the pinyon pines overlooking Steptoe Valley. You can find Taylor by driving four miles on an unmarked dirt road just across from this marker turnout. Unfortunately, a mining company has taken over the entire townsite of Taylor. Please respect all PRIVATE PROPERTY signage! However, the road is open to the public as is the cemetery, located about 200 yards south of the townsite.
DID YOU KNOW?... ...Many people have probably never heard of Taylor? Taylor is one the oldest mining camps in White Pine County. When silver was discovered in 1869, a town sprang up as usual. Almost overnight, over five hundred people made their way to the foothills of the Schell Creeks, establishing the new camp of Taylor. Taylor is interesting because it's population usually maintained at least 2,000 people for over five straight years, with hardly any fluctuation in its population; this stable population meant the silver lode was larger than was expected! Unfortunately, costs to extract the ore became too high and the town was abandoned around 1900. Still, Taylor's cemetery survives, hidden deep within the pinyon pines overlooking Steptoe Valley. You can find Taylor by driving four miles on an unmarked dirt road just across from this marker turnout. Unfortunately, a mining company has taken over the entire townsite of Taylor. Please respect all PRIVATE PROPERTY signage! However, the road is open to the public as is the cemetery, located about 200 yards south of the townsite.
You can find Taylor by driving four miles on an unmarked dirt road just across from this marker turnout. Unfortunately, a mining company has taken over the entire townsite of Taylor. Please respect all PRIVATE PROPERTY signage! However, the road is open to the public as is the cemetery, located about 200 yards south of the townsite.
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