MOSIERS

NAME: Mosiers
COUNTY: White Pine
ROADS: 4WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Hot summer, cool winter.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime.

COMMENTS: Interesting Scenery.
REMAINS: A few crumbling buildings.

Sam Mosier came to White Pine in the early 1870s and acquired a large tract of land east of Ely, and Mosiers ranch was born. Mosier gained fame as a breeder of racehorses who were big winners at racetracks in Reno and California. The ranch has had many owners over the years and was active until recent times. Today a number of crumbling ranch buildings remain a Mosiers.

Submitted by: Shawn Hall from his book Romancing Nevada's Past: Ghost Towns And Historic Sites Of Eureka, Lander, And White Pine Counties Click here to purchase his book!

 


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