Wadsworth Nevada
Wadsworth Nevada Overview
From 1868 until 1884, the Central Pacific’s Truckee Wadsworth Division was located on this site.
In 1882, work was started on a new site across the river, and by 1883, a new roundhouse, shop, and other buildings were completed there.
After two fires, the railroad planned to move to a new site.
In 1904, division facilities moved west to an entirely new location, which became Sparks, Nevada.
Category
Railroad
Marker Type
Blue marker
Nevada Historical Marker Number
Wadsworth Nevada is Nevada Historical Marker #68.
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County
GPS Coordinates
39.630926, -119.279170
Nevada Historical Marker Transcription
From 1868 until 1884, the Central Pacific’s Truckee Wadsworth Division was located on this site. In 1882, work was started on a new site across the river, and by 1883, a new roundhouse, shop, and other buildings were completed there. A fire on April 15, 1884, fanned by heavy wind, destroyed the remaining railroad buildings as well as the town. Damage exceeded $100,000. Lack of adequate water contributed to the extensive damage. After another fire in 1902, the railroad planned to move to a new site. In 1904, division facilities moved west to an entirely new location, which became Sparks, Nevada.
STATE HISTORICAL MARKER NO. 68
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
SNOWSHOE THOMPSON CHAPTER NO. 1827, E. CLAMPUS VITUS