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 Lousetown - Virginia City, Nevada
N 39° 21.098 W 119° 38.748
11S E 272017 N 4359137
In 1860, the uniquely named, Lousetown, was established as a toll road station, north of Viriginia City, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WME6A8
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2012
Views: 13
This historical marker is located just east of Geiger Summit and north of Viriginia City, along Highway 341. It is situated on the north side of the highway, with a large dirt pull out area for easy access. The marker reads:
LOUSETOWN
North of this marker, a station was established in 1860 on Geiger and Tilton’s new toll road from Truckee Meadows, •• Fine springs, terminus of several wood roads, and a population of teamsters, stock and sheep men were found at Lousetown •• Nevada’s most unique name. The area included the first Virginia City railroad surveys, first ice project, and race track with trap shooting and picnic grounds. The first telegraph line to Reno and the largest toll station in the area in the area were in the vacinity of this marker.
Nevada Historical Marker No. 41 •• June 29, 1968
Julia C. Bulette Chapter No. 1864
E Clampus Vitus
Marker Title (required): Lousetown
Marker Text (required):
North of this marker, a station was established in 1860 on Geiger and Tilton’s new toll road from Truckee Meadows, •• Fine springs, terminus of several wood roads, and a population of teamsters, stock and sheep men were found at Lousetown •• Nevada’s most unique name. The area included the first Virginia City railroad surveys, first ice project, and race track with trap shooting and picnic grounds. The first telegraph line to Reno and the largest toll station in the area in the area were in the vacinity of this marker.
County (required): Storey
Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque
Is Marker Damaged? (required): Yes, other damage
Other Damage Type (optional): Looks like it could possibly be a paintball mark
URL - Website (optional): [Web Link]
Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed
Other Marker Type (optional): Not listed
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