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Gridley Store
A history museum on Water St. The nearest other place is 1 min walk away. One of 5 history & landmarks in Austin.
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On the National Register since 2003
Gridley Store
Gridley Store was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 14, 2003. It is significant for its military at the state level.
The Gridley Store, at 247 Water St. in the "Upper Austin" area of Austin, Nevada, is a historic building built in 1863 but with significance dating to 1864, during the American Civil War. It is associated with Reuel Colt Gridley, who reportedly lost a bet and had to carry a 50-pound (23 kg) sack of flour throughout the town. The flour was sold as a benefit to raise money for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, which aid…
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The nearest neighbor is Pony Express RV Stop, 1 min walk away.
Address247 Water St · 89310
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.