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Where is comstock lode located in the US map?
The Comstock Lode was first made public in 1859. it was named after a man named after Henry Comstock who had claimed it was his land when two Irish miners panned and found gold. Comstock sold out early and only made a small amount of money.
Which Ghristmas-time song did James Pierpont compose in 1857?
silver bells
What is the value of an 1857 US silver certificate?
Please take a closer look. The date is 1957.
Who discovered gold and silver in Nevada?
Gold was found in 1850, in Gold Canyon by Mormon emigrants, one of whom, William Prouse or Prows. Credit for the discovery of silver is disputed. It is said to have been discovered, in 1857, by Ethan Allen Grosh and Hosea Ballou Grosh. When Henry T. P. Comstock learned of the death of the Grosh brothers, he claimed the cabin and the lands as his own and the silver lode was eventually named for him.
What is the second largest lake in new zealand and in the town it has 1857 people?
The second largest lake in New Zealand is Lake Te Anau, in Southland, NZ.
How much is a 1857 silver certificate dollar is worth?
Could you please check that date? Silver certificates were not issued in 1857. Assuming you have a standard-sized bill (i.e. the same as the rest of the bills in your wallet) the date should be 1957. If so, it would be worth anywhere from about $1.25 if worn to maybe $3 if uncirculated.
What is the name of the Sacramento newspaper?
The name of the Sacramento newspaper is The Sacramento Bee.
What is the value of the Silver flying eagle 1857 penny?
The mint never struck any silver 1 cent coins of any date, if it looks silver in color it's likely been cleaned or plated or possibly a replica of some type and has little or no collectible value.
How did Reno Nevada get its name?
From out at sea Spanish sailors gazed upon the beautiful mountain ranges of California. They called these mountains Sierra Nevada (snowy range). Sierra Nevada seemed an apt name for the new territory that was being carved out of Utah, but when the deed was done in 1859, the name of this new territory had been shortened to Nevada. As far back as 1857 many names were used to refer to the area that became Nevada, IE: Sierra Nevada Territory; Washoe Territory; Carson Territory; Eastern Slope; Humboldt; Esmeralda; Sierra Plata; Oro Plata and Bullion. But in 1864 the land emerged as "Nevada" a Spanish word meaning snow-covered.
What did George Washington throw across the Potomac?
It's said that he threw a silver dollar across the Potomac, which is unlikely since the silver dollar didn't exist at that time. The story is likely a myth. silver dollars did exist at that time, the spanish pieces of eight silver dollar.It was the first silver dollar used in the early colonies and remained u.s. legal tender until 1857.
What year was willis johnsons born?
1857
When was the Sacramento Bee newspaper founded?
The Sacramento Bee newspaper was founded in 1857. The Sacramento Bee is owned by The McClatchy Company, which is the third largest newspaper in regards to circulation.
