Red Light District
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 39° 18.647 W 119° 38.936
11S E 271614 N 4354611
Quick Description: This Historical Marker is mounted on a rock monument on the northwest corner of Union and D Streets in Virginia City, Nevada.
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 11/3/2012 10:54:29 PM
Waymark Code: WMFMHC
Published By: Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
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Long Description:
Red Light District

On this block once stood the cribs of Virginia City’s “Sporting Row.” Near this site, in Crib 1, was housed the most celebrated courtesan of the Comstock, Julia C. Bulette, brutally murdered January 20, 1867 for her jewels by John Millian.

Nevada Historical Marker No. 37
Sponsor - E Clampus Vitus - 1967
Julia C. Bulette Chapter

Marker Title (required): Red Light District

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County (required): Storey

Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque

Other Marker Type (optional): None

Is Marker Damaged? (required): No

Other Damage Type (optional): None

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

URL - Website (optional): Not listed
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