SHM # 205, Crystal Springs Traditional Geocache
SHM # 205, Crystal Springs
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Found this SHM while finding a few other caches in the area. Couldn't believe that there was no cache placed here. Luckily, we had the stuff in the vehicle to place one. Permission was granted to forego the distance requirement. Learning a little history was more important than being strict with the guidelines and missing this little piece of Nevada's past.
The discovery of silver in Pahranagat Valley in 1865, resulted in the creation of Lincoln County, with Crystal Springs designated as the provisional county seat in 1866. With the intention of organizing the new county, governor Henry G. Blasdel left Carson City in April, 1866, accompanied by over twenty people and after a perilous journey through Death Valley, CA, reached the new district of Pahranagat. Upon arrival at Crystal Springs, the governor found that the region lacked the number of voters necessary to meet the requirements for county organization, which resulted in the eventual formation of the county at Hiko one year later. This locale, used as a watering place and campsite, was the principle stopover on the Mormon Trail alternate route.
Congrats go to nvtriker for FTF!!
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