Pioneer Cemetery - Nevada Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Found this spot while out geocaching in the area. Site is right between two homes and borders a walking trail. Honors Major William Ormsby and others killed by Paiute Indians in 1860

Marker Title (required): Pioneer Cemetery Marker Text (required): PIONEER CEMETERY In may, 1860 Major William Ormsby was killed in an ambush by Paiues at Pyramid Lake, in June, 1860 William Allen, a scout, was the last of some 40 white men killed in the ensuing war. Both were interred here, but Ormsby was later reburied in N.Y. Nevada Centennial Marker County (required): Carson City Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque Other Marker Type (optional): Cross with bronze plaque Is Marker Damaged? (required): No Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed Other Damage Type (optional): Not listed URL - Website (optional): Not listed

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