Val Nolan - Death Valley, CA
Posted by: 
jiggs11
N 36° 39.896 W 117° 04.573
11S E 493188 N 4057706
Lonely gravesite of Val Nolan, a miner who was buried where he died, after succumbing to the harsh elements in Death Valley.
Waymark Code: WMVN7G
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2017
Views: 2
Story has it that Val Nolan was a miner who set off from Beatty, NV for Death Valley in August, 1931 to seek his fortune. Instead, he succumbed to the brutal heat and conditions. In November, 1931 his remains were discovered by a film crew who buried him where he was found.
The original wooden marker has been replaced by a carved railroad tie.
Access is from Historic Stovepipe Wells Road off SR 190.
Type of Death Listed: Killed by something
Website (if available): Not listed
Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:When posting a visit to an unusual grave, please include the minimum of one picture of your visit as proof that you were there in the flesh.
Although not required, please include your personal experience of this location.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|