Site Pioneer Fording Place - Reno, NV
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 39° 31.497 W 119° 48.744
11S E 258260 N 4378810
A plaque on the Virginia St bridge in Reno. Update: Removed in 2014 when the bridge was scheduled for demolition and replacement
Waymark Code: WMBEHQ
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 8

The palque was placed by the Daughters of the American Revolutions in 1930. It's on the Virginia St bridge. The plaque reads: "Site Pioneer Fording Place and first bridge built 1860."

Update: Removed in 2014 when the bridge was scheduled for demolition and replacement then replaced on the new bridge.
Group that erected the marker: Daughters of the America Revolution

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Virginia St Bridge
Reno, NV USA


URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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