Elko Independent
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 40° 49.888 W 115° 45.793
11T E 604281 N 4520784
This Historical Marker is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of 4th and Railroad Streets in Elko, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WMFJ66
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
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Elko Independent

Approximately 200 feet east of this site is the early location of Elko's first newspaper. Founded June 19, 1869 by former miner Edward Davison Kelly when Elko was just six months old. The Independent has been in continuous publication ever since.

June 14, 1986
Lucinda J. Saunders
E Clampus Vitus 1881

Marker Title (required): Elko Independent

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County (required): Elko

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Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed

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