Humboldt Wells Nevada
Humboldt Wells Nevada Overview
These springs, seen as marshy spots and small ponds of water in the meadows, are Humboldt Wells, a historic oasis on the California Emigrant Trail.
In 1869, the Central Pacific Railroad established a station named Humboldt Wells later named just Wells.
Category
- California Emigrant Trail
- Railroad
Marker Type
Blue marker
Nevada Historical Marker Number
Humboldt Wells Nevada is Nevada Historical Marker #43.
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County
GPS Coordinates
41.117892, -114.978171
Nevada Historical Marker Transcription
These springs, seen as marshy spots and small ponds of water in the meadows, are Humboldt Wells, a historic oasis on the California Emigrant Trail. Between 1845 and 1869, hundreds of covered wagon trains camped here, refitted from their arduous journeys and prepared for the grueling 300 mile trek west along the Humboldt Valley. Ruts of the old
Emigrant Trail winding down to the springs can still be seen on the slopes above them and to the northwest.
In 1869, the Central Pacific Railroad established a station named Humboldt Wells for the springs located west of the station. In 1873, the Elko County Commission changed the name from Humboldt Wells to Wells.
STATE HISTORICAL MARKER No. 45
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
NORTHEASTERN NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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