Silver City was established in 1859 shortly after silver discoveries that resulted in Nevada's Comstock mining rush. In 1861, the town reportedly had a population of 1,200 and was home to boarding houses, saloons, four hotels and extensive stables and corrals.
Silver City was an important link between the silver mines of Virginia City and the ore processing mills located near Dayton and along the Carson River.
Thank you for this. I live in the area and see these things all the time. Devil's gate is still a narrow gap with a two lane road. I've heard about Devil's gate's history but I never saw a historical picture of it... the rock gap still looks the same.
Thank you for this. I live in the area and see these things all the time. Devil's gate is still a narrow gap with a two lane road. I've heard about Devil's gate's history but I never saw a historical picture of it... the rock gap still looks the same.
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