William Sharon — Virginia City, NV
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Volcanoguy
N 39° 18.572 W 119° 39.002
11S E 271515 N 4354475
E Clampus Vitus plaque in Virginia City, NV.
Waymark Code: WMVY6J
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2017
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E Clampus Vitus plaque on the Bonanza Saloon building in Virginia City, NV.
Text of Plaque:
William Sharon
1821-1885
Managed the Bank of California during the Comstock’s Bonanza period. During this time, he was known as the “King of the Comstock.”
William Sharon was the father of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. He also formed the “Union Mill and Mining Company” and was elected United States Senator in 1875.
Often times disliked by many, William Sharon was one of the major developers of the Comstock Lode.
Julia C. Bulette Chapter #1843
E Clampus Vitus
June 27th 1998 (6003)
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