Eightmile, Nevada

Eightmile is a locale on the Goshute Indian Reservation in White Pine County, Nevada. It is located along Spring Creek at an elevation of 5,541 feet / 1,689 meters.[1]

History

Eightmile was originally the location of Eight Mile Station, a station on the route of the Pony Express. It was later a stagecoach station along the Central Overland Route across the territory and then the state of Nevada.[1] During the American Civil War and during the Snake War, this station was also frequently occupied by Union Army troops and later U. S. Army regulars from Fort Ruby, it was one of several outposts used to defend and keep open this transportation route that linked the western states and territories to the eastern part of the country before the completion of the construction of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.

The Lincoln Highway passed through Eightmile on its route from Ibapah, Utah to Ely, Nevada.

The site of the Georgetta Ranch, also referred to as Eightmile, is located nearby at 39°58′21″N 114°04′30″W / 39.97250°N 114.07500°W / 39.97250; -114.07500.[2]

Today

The site of Eightmile now appears to be the location of a private residence.

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eightmile
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Georgetta Ranch

Coordinates: 39°58′16″N 114°04′33″W / 39.97111°N 114.07583°W / 39.97111; -114.07583

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