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Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

Name: Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
Address: Great Basin Highway, Ely, NV, 89301, US

Great Basin Highway

Ely, NV 89301

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The basin near Ward Charcoal Ovens was a major stopover for settlers who used Cave Valley road to travel from Pioche, Nevada, to the nearby railroad town of Toano (1870–1876). Silver ore was discovered here in 1872 when freighters were looking for oxen th Read more…

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