Civil War–era U.S. Army post (Camp Ruby, 1862–1869) guarding the Overland Trail, stage, and telegraph routes at the east entrance to Overland Pass from Ruby Valley. National Historic Landmark (1961); log buildings later burned or deteriorated; site now under federal (USFWS/USFS) stewardship near Ruby Lake.
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| Region | White Pine County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.0678, -115.5294 |
| Era | 1862–1869 military post |
| Status | NRHP-listed 1966 (#66000460); NHL (1961) status under review after deterioration |
| Treaty | Treaty of Ruby Valley (1863) context |
| Access | Remote Ruby Valley roads |
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