Pioche

New monument honors Pioche’s railroad past

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The redshirts of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus (ECV) gathered together in Pioche June 4-6 to place a monument at the Pioche Town Park, honoring Pioche’s railroad history.  ECV is a fraternal organization dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of the American West, especially the history of the mother lode […] This article is … [Read more...] about New monument honors Pioche’s railroad past

150th Series: A devastating explosion in Pioche

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Much happened in Pioche from 1870 to 1872 that was reported in papers such as the Ely Record and the Reese River Reveille in Austin. The major event of the time occurred in 1871. All desert mining camps dreaded the constant threat of fire, and Pioche maybe more than most as water had to be […] This article is available to Lincoln County Record Digital or … [Read more...] about 150th Series: A devastating explosion in Pioche

History: Fast guns in Pioche

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Oftentimes on TV westerns, and the better western movies, there?s a big gunfight between the good guy and the bad guy. For instance, on the popular TV show ?Gunsmoke,? the opening scene for many years showed Matt Dillon in a quick-draw contest with someone. It also happened a lot on the radio versions of shows […] This article is available to Lincoln County … [Read more...] about History: Fast guns in Pioche

New crucifix feature added to St. Lawrence Cemetery

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by Trista Boyce If you haven?t noticed the improvement at the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Pioche, it is worth taking the time to stop by. Louie Cole, along with a team of talented and hardworking volunteers, has designed and replaced the central crucifix feature in the cemetery. The old crucifix had been in place for […] This article is available to Lincoln … [Read more...] about New crucifix feature added to St. Lawrence Cemetery