Chollar Mine
"Time for some kudos: #209 is the only silver Nevada historic marker in the system. This somehow seems fitting in a district built around silver! Too bad not everybody will get to see it." -- June 2008
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| Entrance to the Chollar Mine, 620 F St. -- Virginia City |
39.301902, -119.651165Original Date Visited: 6/20/08
Signed: No
Notes: Access to this marker will vary depending on the season. The owners of the Chollar usually have the gates open from 11am to 4pm during the summer months, but during the off-season this place is usually closed to visitors making access difficult to impossible unless you're familiar with somebody in the know. When it is closed the gates are usually locked at the Chollar for liability reasons, but the new owners have no plans to rid of this marker and encourage visitors to stop by and take a peek!
- From the junction of SR 341 and 342, turn right onto SR 341 ("Truck Route") and follow it to F St. Turn left here and look immediately for a turnout overlooking the Chollar Mine. You'll see some bright yellow mining gear. (Check out the Street View). Please do not scramble straight down to the mine from this turnout, as it is illegal and private property. You can only get into the property using the signed driveway up ahead. For full access to the mine, check out the links below or inquire in town at either the Chamber of Commerce or in the Delta Saloon.
| Did You Know ...The Chollar Mine was a featured backdrop on Season 2, Episode 10 of "How the States Got Their Shapes?" In fact, a keen pair of eyes will even make out the marker for a brief moment just as the episode begins! |
Street View
Here's what you'll see!
Exact Description:
First located in 1859, the Chollar was consolidated with the Potosi in 1865. As the Chollar-Potosi, it was one of the leading producers on the Comstock. The Nevada Mill was erected here in 1887 to process low-grade Chollar ore. It was the last to use the Washoe Pan Process, but the first on the Comstock to generate and utilize electric power.
Marker 209 in 2008 used to be silver ... long before its upgrade for Nevada's 150th sesquicentennial celebration.
Chollar Mine Tour
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Chollar Mine Tour Chollar Mine (NV Tami)
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