Grace Melissa Dangberg
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 38° 57.229 W 119° 45.943
11S E 260336 N 4315289
This Historical Marker is located at the northwest side of the park on the southeast side of 6th Street between Mona and Esmeralda Avenues in Minden, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WMFM33
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
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Grace Melissa Dangberg
1896 — 1985

Grace Dangberg was the granddaughter of Heinrick Frederick Dangberg, a pioneer Carson Valley settler from a village near Minden, Germany, whose family founded Minden, Nevada.

Miss Dangberg, a distinguished Nevadan, devoted her considerable talents and fortune to the enhancement of cultural pursuits and Nevada history, giving generously to the University of Nevada-Reno, the Carson Valley Historical Society and other deserving institutions.

Dedicated by the Historical Society in 1988.

Marker Title (required): Grace Melissa Dangberg

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Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque

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Is Marker Damaged? (required): No

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Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed

URL - Website (optional): Not listed
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