"(#92) I don't say this about a lot of places, but truthfully there isn't a whole lot here. And I'm sure my conscience will kick my ass when I get back." -- July 2009

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Along US 95, 16 miles S of Mina Mineral   38.208000, -118.001140

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Original Date Visited: 7/18/09
Signed: Both lanes of US 95

Notes: Welcome to west-central Nevada: the home of wild burros, vast stark vistas, and long drive times. While it's fair to say that her rural markers are all "remote," Marker 92 is one of the more remote markers in the system. This is one of few wild ones that require a decent amount of time to conquer properly. Top off your tank in either Tonopah (1.25 hours south), Bishop (CA) (1.75 hours southwest), or Hawthorne (1 hour north) and soak in that lovely loneliness!

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Here's what you'll see!

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Marker 92 in the far reaches of west-central Nevada!   The miserable mining camp of Candelaria, 1884 Circa 1884

Exact Description:
Seven miles to the west lie the ghost towns of Candelaria and Metallic City.

Candelaria was presumably named after a mine of that name located in 1885, and also after the Catholic Candlemas Day. Metallic City, the "sin city" of Candelaria, and also known as Pickhandle Gulch, lies 3/4 mile to the south Candelaria. The name, pickhandle, was derived from the most popular weapon used for settling disputes.

In 1880, Candelaria was the largest town in the immediate area and boasted of having 3 doctors, 3 lawyers, 2 hotels, 6 stores and 10 saloons. Water piped from Trail Canyon in 1882 caused the price of water to drop from $1.00 to $0.05 per gallon.

The leading mine, the Northern Belle, was first located in 1864 (relocated in 1870). It is reported to have produced an estimated $7 million, mainly in silver.

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Mineral County Conquered, 2008!

Kudos to another county well done, 2009

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