Searchlight
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 35° 28.053 W 114° 54.426
11S E 689901 N 3926907
This Historical Marker is mounted on a concrete monument on the grounds of the Searchlight Library, Museum, and Community Center at 200 Michael Wendell Way in Searchlight, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WMFMVJ
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
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Searchlight

Gold was discovered near here in 1897. In July 1898, the Searchlight Mining District was organized and in October the post office opened. The boom peaked in 1907 and quickly faded along with the town. But the town never died, instead becoming the home of such luminaries as Edith Head, John MacReady, Rex Bell, Clara Bow, and William Nellis. We dedicate this plaque to Searchlight's pioneer redshirted miners.

Satisfactory!

Dedicated October 3, 1998
Queho Posse, JCB SST,E Clampus Vitus

Marker Title (required): Searchlight

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County (required): Clark (Las Vegas)

Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque

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