Early in the morning on October 26, 1875 fire broke out in Kate Shea’s Boarding House. A strong wind quickly spread the fire. Gallant attempts from the volunteer firemen to extinguish the blaze were futile.

By 11:00 A.M., most of the city had been reduced to ashes. By 2 P.M., the flames of the greatest conflagration ever to sweep through the Comstock had ceased.

About two thousand buildings were lost. Estimated loses for the fire was $10,000,000.

Dedicated June 26, 2004 (6009)

Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864

E Clampus Vitus

Marker is on C Street (Nevada Route 341), on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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