We do have access to materials online via overdrive. Esmeralda county librariessilver peak library director of esmeralda county libraries nicole whitephysical address 10 montezuma street, silverpeak, nv. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 783, making it the least populous county in nevada. All purported coeruleolactite examined by the authors of the 1998 report foord. Click on the underlined cemetery name to go to a transcription of the cemetery click on the camera to see photos from that cemetery all submissions will be added to the nevada usgenweb archives project, where the usgenweb tombstone project stores its submissions. Esmeralda county, nevada mines western mining history. Esmeralda county, nevada genealogy familysearch wiki. Before 1858 small mormon settlements along the utah border sustained their communities through faith, but the secular western section stumbled along until the great silver strikes beginning in 1858 created boom towns and fabulous fortunes. Aurora, esmeralda county, nevada collection archives at yale.
Overall rating of hazardrisk assessment for esmeralda county. Also, the silver peak library will open for people who would like to check out materials. Including its history, the lincoln home national historic site, washington park, the danathomas house, and. Goldfield, esmeralda county nevada from the complete nevada traveler, the affectionate and intimately detailed guidebook to the most interesting state in america. Esmeralda county, nevada esmeralda county education, geography, and history. Esmeralda county is a county in the state of nevada in the united states. Discover coaldale, nevada in esmeralda county, nevada. Esmeralda county librariessilver peak library director of esmeralda county libraries.
When it was organized, it comprised the part of the nevada territory south of the 39th parallel and east of mason valley. Early history, development, water supply historic mining. Esmeralda county, nv mines, mine companies, mine owners and mine information. Nevadaatlas nevada esmeralda county, nevada people quickfactsesmeralda countynevada population, 2005 estimate 7872,414,807 population, percent change, april 1, 2000 to july 1, 2005 18. Esmeralda county, nevada is the home to many historic sites, mining communities, ghost towns and a lush farming community. Esmeralda county, nevada record dates edit edit source.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The story of goldfield, esmeralda county, nevada, is the story of one of nevadas mining camps. Esmeralda county, nevada wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. We recognize their labors and celebrate their literary heritage. Nevada map showing the location of esmeralda county. Esmeralda county, nevada simple english wikipedia, the. Geological survey bulletin 1731g bibliography supt. In the fall of 1864 he moved on to this land, where he lived until march, 1878, when he returned to aurora, the county seat. This esmeralda county seat was exuberantly and briefly named grandpah by its enthusiastic founders in 1902. History of esmeralda county, nevada family history library. Esmeralda county nevada,johnathan black view product x close.
In the fall of 1862, mcleod took up the ranch in mason valley that he now owns, a sketch of which can be seen in this book. Pages in category history of esmeralda county, nevada. Esmeralda county is located in southwestern nevada and is bordered by nye county on the north and east, inyo county california on the south and west, mono county california on the west, and mineral county on the west and north. Pages in category esmeralda county, nevada the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. November 25, 1861 the name means emerald in spanish, given to the mining district by j.
Only humboldt county, which existed as a county within the utah territory, was retained and established as a county within both the nevada territory and, subsequently, the state of nevada. Its 2000 census population was officially 971, making its population density 0. Western mining history is your source for over 116,000 mines in the western states. If you have a love for history, a desire to help others, and basic webpagemaking skills. Esmeralda county is a large county in the central region of nevada. Esmeralda county, nevada nevada division of forestry state of. In his early life, he like most boys of new england parentage, alternated from the labor of the farm to the wooden bench and high desk of the country district school. Esmeralda county has few people, fewer jobs, but dont talk. For example, the nevada state library is a special library as its collection is nevada based. Jun 05, 2010 esmeralda county has few people, fewer jobs, but dont talk about consolidation according to the latest state estimates, the population of esmeralda county slipped below 1,200 last year for the. Point and click on location map to display a different county.
The story of goldfield, esmeralda county, nevada book. The county was named for the esmeralda mining district, named in turn for the legend that a massive amount of emeralds was buried in what is now nevada. From the complete nevada traveler, the affectionate and intimately detailed guidebook to the most interesting state in america. The records also include deaths in mineral and nye counties. Its county seat is the census designated place of goldfield. In the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. Esmeralda county, nevada county of esmeralda home page. Esmeralda county does not have any incorporated communities. The story of weepah, esmeralda county, nevada book, 1975. Pages in category ghost towns in esmeralda county, nevada the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. Point and click on selection map to display a 100k quad or adjacent county map.
Aurora until 1883, hawthorne from 1883 to 1907 and finally goldfield. Nevada historical press, carson city, nevada, 1975. Tells the early history, development and water supply of a historic mining camp in nevada. Buy the story of goldfield, esmeralda county, nevada by hugh a. At one point, due to the disputed border with california, aurora was simultaneously the county seat of both mono county, california and esmeralda county, nevada. Esmeralda county courthouse goldfield 2020 all you. The succeeding two years his trains freighted lumber, etc. This large book may require extra postage for priority and international shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. Southern nevada historical society photograph collection, 19411942. List of books and articles about nevada history online. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Shamberger printed and sold through the auspices of the nevada historical press, 1976 silver mines and mining 111 pages.
Including its history, the goldfield historic district, the monte cristo range, the death valley national park, and mo. Buy history of esmeralda county, nevada by aston, m. The story of weepah, esmeralda county, nevada his historic mining camps of nevada. Esmeralda county real estate esmeralda county nv homes for.
Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in esmeralda county. The story of silver peak, esmeralda county, nevada hugh a. Esmeralda county, nevada free public records searches at black book online. Esmeralda county, nevada, is extraordinary for the presence of ediacaran and early cambrian reefs at several stratigraphic positions. Born in berkshire county, massachusetts, on the second day of april, 1834, is now a resident of wellington, esmeralda county, nevada. Mary mine historical is a cultural feature mine in esmeralda county. Located essentially half way between las vegas and reno on highway 95, it is surrounded by scenic mesas, rugged mountain wilderness and vast open basins. Esmeralda county was formed on november 25, 1861 as an original county in the nevada territory.
Nevada s leading institution of higher education is the univ. Landwatch has hundreds of rural properties and land for sale in esmeralda county, nevada. Esmeralda county courthouse po box 547 goldfield, nv 890547 phone. Esmeralda county is one of the original counties in nevada, established in 1861. Coaldale, nevada esmeralda county, nevada atlas obscura. Zillow has 16 homes for sale in esmeralda county nv matching. They are publicly funded and have popular collections novels, kids books, dvds, etc. Nevada collection is the physical property of the beinecke rare book and. Ediacaran and early cambrian reefs of esmeralda county, nevada. The story of weepah, esmeralda county, nevada historic mining camps of nevada. Usmining provides information on mines, operators, and minerals mined in esmeralda county, nv.
Esmeralda county, nevada esmeralda county is a county in the west of u. This tiny cluster of abandoned buildings looks like the future of the ghost town today. Including its history, the goldfield historic district, the monte cristo range, the death valley national park, and more read online. Esmeralda county, nevada early history, development, water supply, 7. Childrens and young adult books both fiction and nonfiction in all different genres, reading levels, and interest levels. Geological survey federal center, box 25425 denver, co 80225 library of congress cataloginginpublication data mineral resources of the silver peak range wilderness study area, esmeralda county, nevada. The esmeralda county board of commissioners intitated the echp in 1993 in order to collect information on the origin, history, traditions, and quality of life of esmeralda county communities that may be impacted by the construction of a highlevel nuclear waste repository located at yucca mountain, adjoining the nevada test site in nye county. Throughout the course of nevadan history there have been many notable books, poems, and other literary works written and composed by nevadan authors.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Esmeralda county, nv land for sale 12 listings landwatch. Magazines to obtain a nevada library card visit any of the above locations and talk to your local librarian today. Esmeralda county courthouse this is the historic local courthouse, currently home to all the local government offices given that goldfield briefly had a few thousand people but is now almost a ghost town, with under 300 people and under 800 in the entire county. The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Esmeralda township justice court esmeralda county 403 crook street po box 370.
Genealogy and local history in esmeralda county, nevada. All esmeralda county libraries silver peak library, goldfield public library, and fish lake valley library are closed until further notice. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Including its history, the goldfield historic district, the monte cristo range, the death valley national park, and more by johnathan black isbn. Libraries that are centered around a certain type of collection. The aurora, esmeralda county, nevada collection documents the early life of. Trifold printed photo of weepah, nevada tipped into middle of the book. The story of goldfield, esmeralda county, nevada, is the story of one of nevada s mining camps, which at the apex of its activity as a mining and milling center in the first decade of the 20th century became one of the greatest goldproducing mining districts in the world.
The story of goldfield, esmeralda county, nevada historic. Photo slide shows of nevada ghost towns, desert scenery, wildlife, and old mines. Obituaries and death notices in esmeralda county, nv. Calmville historical is a populated place feature populated place in esmeralda county. Mineral resources of the silver peak range wilderness study. The story of silver peak, esmeralda county, nevada hugh. The story of goldfield, esmeralda county, nevada historic mining camps of nevada hugh a shamberger on. Seven troughs, historic mining camps of nevada by shamberger, hugh a and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Free family records for researching esmeralda county, nv ancestry. Esmeralda is the spanish and portuguese word for emerald. Nevada s harsh but rich environment shaped its history and culture.
Esmeralda county je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi nevada. The primary coordinates for mary mine historical places it within the nv 89047 zip code delivery area. The story of goldfield, esmeralda county, nevada by hugh a. Based on recent landwatch data, esmeralda county, nevada ranks 16th among the 17 counties in the state for the total acres of land listings and ranches currently for sale. Goldfield, early history development water supply first edition. Historic mining camps of nevada, flat signed by author on title page. Esmeralda county, nv mining, mines, mine owners and mine. The story of weepah, esmeralda county, nevada historic. The first nevada territorial legislature established nine counties on november 25, 1861, including churchill, douglas, esmeralda, humboldt, lyon, ormsby, storey, washoe and lake.
This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Mary mine historical cultural feature mine in esmeralda county. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records and. Media in category esmeralda county, nevada the following 43 files are in this category, out of 43 total. Esmeralda county nevada 116 198 elliot st goldfield. As of the 2010 census, the population was 783, making it the least populous county in nevada. Learn about the creation of the nevada judicial history database. Esmeralda county is a county in the west of state of nevada.
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