California Trail marker C-62 — Winnemucca, NV
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Volcanoguy
N 40° 58.385 W 117° 44.148
11T E 438092 N 4536029
California Trail Marker at the north corner of intersection of W. 3rd St and Melarkey St. in Winnemucca, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WMWYQP
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2017
Views: 5
California Trail Marker next to the Gateway to the Pacific Northwest marker at the north corner of intersection of W. 3rd St and Melarkey St. in Winnemucca, Nevada.
Text of Marker:
California Trail - Trading Post
“Saw in this distance a flag flying denoting a trading post, rode over to it but found the most hey had to sell was very poor whiskey. . . . these traders get a great price for everything they sell.” — Henry S. Anable, Aug 25, 1852
Guidebook Available
2000 Trails West Inc. P.O. Box 12045 Reno NV 89510 C-62
Road of Trail Name: California Trail
State: Nevada
County: Humboldt
Historical Significance:
During the 1840s and 1850s, the California Trail carried over 250,000 gold-seekers and farmers to the gold fields and rich farmlands of California. This was the greatest mass migration in American history. The first emigrant party to use the trail was the Bartleson-Bidwell Party in 1841. The Central Overland Route (nearly 300 miles shorter) was established in 1859 and was used by settlers after 1859.
Years in use: 1841 to 1859
How you discovered it:
Vacation road trip
Book on Wagon Road or Trial:
A Guide to the California Trail along the Humboldt River ( http://emigranttrailswest.org/trail-guides-for-purchase/california-trail-guides/ )
Website Explination:
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-californiatrail.html
Why?:
The California Trail carried gold-seekers and farmers to the gold fields and rich farmlands of California.
Directions:
At the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 95 and NV Hwy. 289 in downtown Winnemucca, NV.
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Visit Instructions:
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