Nevada Historical Marker No. 1 at US-50 and Akron Way interprets Empire and the great Comstock-era stamp mills on the Carson River—Mexican, Yellow Jacket, Brunswick, Merrimac, Vivian, and Santiago. Easy roadside stop linking the V&T ore route to mill ruins and Empire Cemetery downstream in Carson River Canyon open space.
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| Region | Carson City, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.1873, -119.7064 |
| Marker | Nevada SHPO Marker No. 1 |
| Era | 1860s–early 1900s mills |
| Mills | Mexican / Brunswick / Merrimac / others |
| Access | Roadside pull-off on US-50 |
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