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Railraod
the Nevada Legislature overrode the Governor’s veto and approved a railroad from Austin to Battle Mountain. -
Special guest
Ulysses S. Grant speaks in the town in 1879 during his western speaking tour. -
railroad 2
The Nevada Central Railroad from Battle Mountain to Austin, Nevada was completed. -
something happened
President Woodrow Wilson established Battle Mountain Indian Colony by executive order. -
Strike
Nevada's Red Scare Miners hold a ten-day strike at Battle Mountain Copper Mines. -
something else happened
The Nevada Supreme Court moved the Lander County seat to Battle Mountain. -
something else happened again
Chiefs Frank Temoke and Frank Brady refused the government's offer of a payoff under the Treaty of Ruby Valley 1863 at Battle Mountain. -
"Armpit of america"
In 2001, this town was dubbed "Armpit of america" by the Washington post.
