Taylor Nevada
Taylor Overview
Silver and gold were discovered by Taylor and John Platt in 1873 in what was to become Taylor, a typical mining community.
In seven years, the town boasted a population of 15,000 people.
By 1886, Taylor was the center of county activity.
Mining continued intermittently until 1919.
World War II renewed mining activity temporarily.
Category
Mining
Marker Type
Blue marker
Nevada Historical Marker Number
Taylor Nevada is Nevada Historical Marker #99.
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County
White Pine County, Nevada
GPS Coordinates
39.088917 -114.752759
Nevada Historical Marker Transcription
Silver and gold were discovered by Taylor and John Platt in 1873 in what was to become Taylor, a typical mining community supported chiefly by the Argus and Monitor Mines. In seven years, the town boasted a population of 15,000 people, seven saloons, three general stores, an opera house, a Wells Fargo office, and other businesses. By 1886, Taylor was the center of county activity, a social highlight being the annual 4th of July celebration.
Mining continued intermittently until 1919. At that time, a 100 ton cyanide plant at the ArgusMine gave the area new life, but production declined when the price of silver plummeted. World War II renewed mining activity temporarily. Local mines yielded more than $3 million in silver, gold, copper, and lead.
STATE HISTORICAL MARKER NO. 99
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
WHITE PINE PUBLIC MUSEUM, INCORPORATED
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