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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OLH_spring-valley-cemetery_Pioche-NV.html
In this cemetery are buried members of the Rice Family and other early residents of Spring Valley. Along with other pioneering families, The Rice's helped settle his valley in the mid-1860's. The graves in the cemetery extend from that time period…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OIV_the-veitch-house_Pioche-NV.html
The house was erected in the 1870's by Mr. Veitch. It has served well for many folks through the years. Dr. W. W. Stockman used it as an office and residence for many years during the 1920's. It was the first real meeting house in Pioche for the L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OIB_boot-hill-cemetery_Pioche-NV.html
Crime was rampant in Pioche in the early 1870's. During the first few years of Pioche's boom days it was said that 72 men "were buried with their boots on" before anyone died of natural causes. Many of these men are buried in this old Boot Hill Ce…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OI5_masonic-hall_Pioche-NV.html
Masonic Lodges have used this building since 1872. The Royal Arch Masons first owned the building when they were issued a Dispensation on June 12, 1873. Shortly after that St. John's Lodge #18 was issued a Charter on Nov. 20, 1873. At the turn…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OI4_christ-church_Pioche-NV.html
The First Episcopal Church built with money raised by the people of the town, was dedicated July 21, 1872. It was located across the street. In 1897 the building was moved to Delamar where it burned. Bishop Hunting bought this building, which was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OI1_mountain-view-hotel_Pioche-NV.html
This hotel was built in 1895 by the Ely Valley Mines to house their guests. And lay claim to such overnight guests as Herbert Hoover, Nel Murbarger (Famous author of the "Old West") Many U.S. Senators and Nevada Governors and many other notables. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHZ_oddfellows-and-rebekahs_Pioche-NV.html
This building was erected in 1872, one of the oldest in town. This historic lodge hall has served Pioche in Friendship, Love and Truth for over a 100 years. Pioche Lodge #23 was founded in 1872. Mt. Vernon Encampment #8 in 1875 and Miriam Rebeka…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHQ_pioches-boot-hill_Pioche-NV.html
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 g…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BEK_old-fire-hall_Pioche-NV.html
Constructed in 1929 to serve the community as a fire hall.This building housed Pioche's first fire truck purchased in 1928.Fire chief Herbert Cleine and wife "Ben" resided in the basement apartment for 25 years until the new fire hall was built. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BEE_wheeler-monument_Pioche-NV.html
South side of monumentU.S.MeridianLatitude Mark War DepartmentExplorationsWest of the100 Meridian North side of monumentLatLongU.S. Engineers1872
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