Pioche's Boot Hill

Pioche's Boot Hill (HM1OHQ)

Location: Pioche, NV 89043 Lincoln County
Buy Nevada State flags at Flagstore.com!
Country: United States of America
Buy United States of America flags at Flagstore.com!

N 37° 56.049', W 114° 26.822'

  • 0 likes
  • 0 check ins
  • 0 favorites
  • 366 views
Inscription
A mining town from the late 1860s, Pioche is one of the most intact historic communities in Southern Nevada. Named for Francois L.A. Pioche, a San Francisco financier who, with partners, acquired some of the earliest claims in the area, the town grew quickly. Its isolation led to a lawlessness which was as famous as its mines.

The many murderers in the area led to the creation of Boot Hill, the earliest cemetery in Pioche. There were six deaths from lead poisioning in the town before the first person died of natural causes, and this cemetery was in active use during the boom years. Though religious and fraternal cemeteries were later created, Boot Hill continued to be used for many years. Though in use today, Boot Hill remains a part of the history of Pioche. Let us not forget those who are buried here, for they too are a part of our heritage.

Dedicated this 9th day of May, 2009
by the Queho Posse Chapter 1919
E Clampus Vitus
in cooperation with the Pioche Chamber of Commerce
Details
HM NumberHM1OHQ
Series This marker is part of the E Clampus Vitus series
Tags
Year Placed2009
Placed ByE Clampus Vitus- Queho Posse Chapter 1919
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, October 8th, 2015 at 9:02pm PDT -07:00
Pictures
Sorry, but we don't have a picture of this historical marker yet. If you have a picture, please share it with us. It's simple to do. 1) Become a member. 2) Adopt this historical marker listing. 3) Upload the picture.
Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)11S E 724362 N 4201582
Decimal Degrees37.93415000, -114.44703333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 56.049', W 114° 26.822'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 56' 2.94" N, 114° 26' 49.32" W
Driving DirectionsGoogle Maps
Area Code(s)775
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Osceola St, Pioche NV 89043, US
Alternative Maps Google Maps, MapQuest, Bing Maps, Yahoo Maps, MSR Maps, OpenCycleMap, MyTopo Maps, OpenStreetMap

Is this marker missing? Are the coordinates wrong? Do you have additional information that you would like to share with us? If so, check in.

Nearby Markersshow on map
Boot Hill Cemetery
0.02 miles
Mountain View Hotel
0.35 miles
Masonic Hall
0.37 miles
Commercial Club
0.37 miles
Old Fire Hall
0.38 miles
Oddfellows and Rebekahs
0.46 miles
Christ Church
0.47 miles
Wheeler Monument
0.49 miles
The Veitch House
0.52 miles
Pioche
0.53 miles
Check Ins  check in   |    all

Have you seen this marker? If so, check in and tell us about it.

Comments 0 comments

Maintenance Issues
  1. What historical period does the marker represent?
  2. What historical place does the marker represent?
  3. What type of marker is it?
  4. What class is the marker?
  5. What style is the marker?
  6. Does the marker have a number?
  7. This marker needs at least one picture.
  8. Can this marker be seen from the road?
  9. Is the marker in the median?