James Mason Diary GENOA, NV September 4, 1850

1. James Mason Diary GENOA, NV September 4, 1850

2. Carson River Diary of James Mason From Carson River, NV To Genoa, NV Genoa, NV morman Station – Genoa, NV August 29 – traveled 9 M up the river & En no grass August 30 – traveled 15 M & En on river good grass August 31 – rested & Baked September – Sabbath traveled 16 M on the road mostly Sandy good grass wood & watter met large pack tranes of mules loaded with provisions September 2 – traveled 17 M & En the roads mostly good passed a trading post September 3 – traveled 19 M crossed 12 M of a Desert En in good grass the mountains beguin to covered with timber September 4 – traveled 18 M En near the morman StationStruck Carsons Medow this is a fine valey of grass Sum 45 M long & 2 to 3 wide with Sides of the mountains Studed with tall pines & Brooks of cool watter ripling from the _____

3. Placerville Independence Diary of James Mason morman Station – Sept 4 California Oregon Trail from Independence, MO - to Hangtown (Placerville, CA)

4. Diary of James Mason Mormon Station

5. Genoa, Nevada

6. Genoa, Nevada Genoa was located within the Utah Territory before the Nevada Territory was created in 1861, Genoa was first settled by Mormon pioneers. The settlement originated as a trading post called Mormon Station, which served as a respite for travelers on the California Trail. Orson Hyde changed the name of the community to Genoa, after Genoa, Italy. The original Morman settlers withdrew in 1857 when they were recalled by Brigham Young due to the Utah War.

7. Genoa, Nevada What started out as a lean-to and a few supplies in 1850, grew into the Town of Genoa by 1851.

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9. Genoa, Nevada Genoa Ghost Town

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13. Genoa, Nevada Morman Station

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