By Dennis Cassinelli In Part 3 of my series on eastern Nevada Pony Express Stations, I described Mountain Springs Station (7), Ruby Valley Station (8), and Jacob’s Well Station (9). The numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of stations from the Utah State line. This will conclude my series of Eastern Nevada Pony Express Stations. Those in the western half of Nevada … [Read more...] about Eastern Nevada Pony Express Stations – Part 4
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Winnemucca, Cowboy Country
By Dennis Cassinelli Being from a ranching family, I can relate to cowboys and ranchers, especially in the area of Winnemucca, Nevada. I have noticed that in recent years, Winnemucca has advertised along the Interstate 80 freeway, “Welcome to Cowboy Country.” 40 miles north of Winnemucca is the ranching town of Paradise Valley. Just north of Paradise Valley is the … [Read more...] about Winnemucca, Cowboy Country
The remarkable story of Charlie Parkhurst
By Dennis Cassinnelli During the early days of the Comstock Lode, before the railroads were built, the preferred method of transportation for passengers and small freight was by stagecoach. These sturdy coaches, drawn by teams of four or six horses, followed the rough and treacherous mountain roads taking people, baggage, mail, gold and newspapers to … [Read more...] about The remarkable story of Charlie Parkhurst
Elko County Nevada
By Dennis Cassinelli For 19 years, I worked for the Nevada Department of Transportation. During that time I made numerous trips to Elko County Nevada while working on the Interstate 80 Freeway when it was under construction through Carlin, Elko and Wells. Many of the NDOT employees I met in Elko became good friends of mine and I knew several of the resident … [Read more...] about Elko County Nevada
The Carson and Colorado Railroad
By Dennis Cassinelli On Wednesday, June 17th, Dayton was dealt a tragic blow when the historic 1881 Carson and Colorado Railroad Depot on the corner of Highway 50 and Main Street burned to the ground, fanned by strong winds out of the north-northeast.The depot is one of three remaining Carson and Colorado Depots and the only one remaining in Nevada. This … [Read more...] about The Carson and Colorado Railroad