Nevada Historic Markers in Humboldt County

Nevada Historical Marker 164
Button Point
I-80 Exit 187
Button Point

Nevada Historical Marker 164: Button Point in Humboldt County
Nevada Historical Marker 164: Button Point in Humboldt County
14 July 2008
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Button Point
(Named in Honor of Frank Button)

A few houses, a ferry across the Humboldt River and Bridge Street paved with sagebrush stubs comprised the town of Winnemucca in 1873 when Frank Button and his uncle I.V. Button drove cattle into the area to begin ranching operations in the rich, fertile valleys of northern and eastern Humboldt County.

Using their famous Double Square brand, they raised thousands of fine horses on the 4,000 square miles of ranchland. Although the original ranch was sold in 1884, Frank Button continued his ranching activities in this area and later served as Chairman of the Board of Humboldt County Commissioners.

State Historical Marker No. 164
Nevada State Park System

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