GCPQ2G SHM #30 Pine (Traditional Cache) in Nevada, United States created by grimmie895

This cache has been archived.

RoadRunner: This cache has been disabled for a long time. I am going to archive it to free up the area for other caches. If you are able to address the issue at hand, please contact me through my profile and I will look at it for resurrection. Please be sure to include the GC####.
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A cache by grimmie895 Message this owner

Hidden : 7/15/2005

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Quick Cache close to downtown. I've been placing caches at state historic monument signs. there is supposed to be one at this location @ Pine and Virgina street, but I can't find it. I thought was a good spot for a cache hide anyways and thought I'd supply the historic information on the site anyways. Happy Hunting!

The first Europeans in the Reno area—the Stevens-Murphy party—passed through the Truckee Meadows near Washo and Paiute Indian camping sites and winter villages and over Donner Pass in 1844. With increased travel by 1859, C.W. Fuller established "Fullers's Ferry," a small lodging house, ferry and bridge at the site which would become the center of Reno. M.C. Lake bought the property in 1863, and it became known as "Lake's Crossing." When officials of the newly built Central Pacific Railroad platted the town around the central plaza where the station stood, it was called "End of the Track." Chosen by railroad officials, the town's permanent name honors a slain Civil War officer, General Jesse Reno. Growth was rapid due to railroad activity and continued development of the nearby Comstock mines. Reno became the county seat in 1871, incorporated in 1876, but did not draw up a charter or hold elections until 1903. In 1906 the wife of a prominent U.S. industrialist came to Reno for a divorce. The resulting publicity started the city's divorce reputation. Tourism increased, and a new industry was established when gambling was legalized in 1931.