Ellendale Nevada

Ellendale Nevada Overview

Ellendale was a mining camp located in Nye County, Nevada.

Also, known as Ellendale camp and Salisbury Wash.

Note that there were two Ellendale mines in Nevada, with the other one south of Winnemucca.

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Year Established/Founded

1909

Ellendale Nevada History

While out camping in the mountains, Ellen Clifford Nay, discovered a ledge in the southern part of Salisbury Wash.

The townsite for Ellendale was plotted and the four corner lots on Main Street sold for $250 each, the remaining corner lots sold for $200, and the other lots sold for $150.

Almost immediately amenities popped up what seemed like overnight with stores, homes, boardinghouses, and saloons.

Timeline

March 31, 1909 – Ledge discovered by Ellen CLIFFORD Nay while camping
1909-1915 – Mine active
1912 – The camp was abandoned.
1938-1939 – Mine active

Mines

Gold, silver, and copper.

Railroads

Unknown at this time.

Post Office

None

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Newspaper

None

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The Population of Ellendale Nevada

In June 1909 there were 300 people in the district.

Elevation

6,601′

Location

GPS Coordinates

38° 5′ 54.77″ N, 116° 45′ 25.23″ W

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