Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

In 1859 Samuel S. Buckland settled on the bank of the Carson River. He established a ranch and station stop for the Overland Stage Company. He built the first toll bridge to exist downstream from Genoa. Samuel married Eliza Prentice in 1860 and built a large log cabin for his new bride. The cabin was used as a rally point for volunteers in the Pyramid Lake Indian War. Buckland's served as ... VIEW POST

Hooten Well lies west of the Dead Camel Mountains. The location is situated between two Pony Express Stations; Buckland's Station 12 miles to the west and Carson Sink Station 14 miles to the east. Many references mention Hooten Well and Desert Station as the same site and use the names interchangeably. But the two sites are separate and distinct locations 1.5 miles apart. Hooten Well has ... VIEW POST

Van Sickle Station was built in 1857 by Henry Van Sickle. The 2 story building was a hotel, restaurant, store and bar. It is located 2 miles south of Genoa, Nevada's oldest settlement. In 1860 Van Sickle Station became a Pony Express Station where riders would change horses. Leaving the station headed west, riders would follow foothill road to the next station at Woodfords, ... VIEW POST

In 1859 Thomas Wheeler built a stage stop on the road from Carson City to Aurora. Many mile houses were named after their location on the road or in relationship to other stations. Twelve Mile House is located 12 miles from the prior stage stop in Genoa. It is also located 12 miles from Cradlebaugh Bridge where the road crosses the Carson River. Twelve Mile House has also been called Wheeler's and ... VIEW POST