State Historic Markers in Churchill County

The number before each entry corresponds to the number each site is assigned by the state. These are state historical markers you would see on Highway 50 traveling east.

215. Lahontan Dam. Completed in 1915 as part of the Newlands Project, turning the Lahontan Valley into one of the most productive farming and ranching areas in Nevada. (Off Hwy 50 at approach to the dam.)

19. Ragtown. A welcome resting station for those just crossing the treacherous 40-Mile Desert. (Hwy 95 Alternate, 1 mile east of junction with Hwy 50.)

161. Churchill County Courthouse. Built in 1903, it is listed on the National Register of historic places. (Corner of Williams Ave. and Maine St. in Fallon.)

216. Stillwater. This townsite is what remains of Churchill County's second county seat. (Route 166 at Stillwater, 16 miles east of Fallon on Hwy 50.)

27. Grimes Point. One of the largest and most accessible petroglyph sites in northern Nevada. (Hwy 50 eleven miles east of Fallon.)

10. Sand Mountain. This giant sand dune is situated near Sand Springs Pony Express station, salt flats, the first transcontinental telegraph and other historic roadways. (Hwy 50 twenty five miles east of Fallon.)

202. Fairview. Historic mining camp--1905-1917. (Hwy 50 six miles east of Frenchman.)

201. Wonder. Historic mining camp--1906-1919. (Hwy 50 8 miles east of Frenchman.)

83. Rock Creek/Cold Springs. An important stage stop on Butterfield, Wells, Fargo & Company historic stage line. (Hwy 50 in Edwards Creek Valley.)

111. Edwards Creek Valley. Used by prehistoric inhabitants and later by European settlers. (Hwy 50, 33 miles east of Austin.)