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Walley’s Hot Springs

Walley’s Hot Springs

Walley’s Hot Springs Overview

In 1862, along this Carson branch of the Emigrant Trail, David and Harriet Walley developed a $100,000 spa resort.

The thermal waters became well known as a cure for “rheumatism and scrofulous afflictions.”

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Category

California Emigrant Trail

Marker Type

Blue marker

Nevada Historical Marker Number

Walley’s Hot Springs is Nevada Historical Marker #120.

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County

Douglas County, Nevada

GPS Coordinates

38.981193, -119.833243

Nevada Historical Marker Transcription

Like many Nevada hot springs, the ones located as Walley’s Hot Springs dot a fault break along which the mountains rise.

In 1862, along this Carson branch of the emigrant trail, David and Harriet Walley developed a $100,000 spa eleven beds, a ballroom, and gardens.  The thermal water (l36 to 160 degrees F) became well known as a cure for “rheumatism and scrofulous afflictions.”

Walley’s Hot Springs sold for a mere $5,000 in 1896, but operated until 1935 when it burned down.  Its formal cool cellar was integrated into the complex during a 1970s renovation.

In 1962, trial hydrothermal power holes were drilled here as deep as 1,250 feet and found thermal water with a maximum temperature of 181 degrees.

STATE HISTORICAL MARKER NO.  120

STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

CARSON VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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