McGill, Nevada - Wikipedia
History. In 1872, John Cowger established a ranch in the Steptoe Valley and acquired the water rights for the area. William Lyons and William McGill purchased the ranch in 1886. A post office was established at the ranch, now named McGill Ranch, in 1891. [3]
McGill Nevada - Western Mining History
McGill became a company town starting in 1906 when the Nevada Consolidated Copper Company built a reduction mill and smelter here to process ores from Ely copper mines. The site was chosen both for its access to water and for the large tract of …
McGill, Nevada : Information and Photos about McGill, NV - Exploring Nevada
Originally, McGill was a company owned town, built by the Nevada Consolidation Copper Company to house its employees in 1908. McGill’s peak economic period occurred during the early 1910’s, when the town – then a company owned town – …
Changes come slowly to McGill | Serving Carson City for over 150 …
Feb 12, 2015 · The former mining town of McGill in eastern Nevada has seemingly defied time. While the town has certainly changed over the years, particularly after a state prison was built on the outskirts several decades ago, it has somehow managed to look unchanged, especially its downtown district.
McGill | White Pine County, NV - Official Website
History. McGill was named for William N. McGill who sold part of his ranch property for the Steptoe Valley Mining and Smelter Company (Nevada Consolidated Copper Company) which led to McGill becoming a company town. The McGill Ranch Post Office was established in 1891.
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The Nevada Northern Railway extended its route through McGill in 1908 which caused copper production to boom. At its peak in the 1930’s, McGill was home to over 3000 people. KCC recruited many immigrants to work at the mine, making McGill …
McGill Nevada History and Photos - theusgenweb.org
McGill Nevada History and Photos. McGill is a small town bordering US 93, 12 miles north of Ely. Named for William N. McGill who sold part of his ranch property for the Steptoe Valley Mining and Smelter Company (Nevada Consolidated Copper Co.) (Later Kennecott).
McGill • Nevada Expeditions
Before McGill ever developed as a smelter town, it was the location of a ranch started by John Cowger in 1872. In 1886, William Neil McGill acquired full control of the ranch, and along with former Nevada governor Jewett Adams began one of the largest livestock operations in the state.
McGill, Nevada: A Snapshot of History in the High Desert
McGill, located in the Steptoe Valley of White Pine County, Nevada, is a small town with a rich history tied to the copper mining industry. Once a bustling community centered around one of the largest copper smelters in the world, McGill now stands as …
McGill Nevada - Southwest Explorers
Nov 2, 2020 · Historical Places and Points of Interest in McGill Nevada. The McGill Swimming Pool (Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day) The McGill Drugstore Museum (Complete with working soda fountain) Historic McGill Club (Museum of pictures of World War 1 and II veterans from McGill who served.)