Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

Great Basin Highway
Ely, NV 89301

775-289-1693

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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