LYON COUNTY MUSEUM

YERINGTON, NV

Wabuska Crossing Grade crossing as Wabuska, Nevada, of the Mina Subdivision of the Union Pacific crossing US-95A. Damage to the crossing gate led to it continuing to ring and flash after a train passed.
Wabuska Crossing Credit: Kevin Standlee

The Lyon County Museum is a historical museum located in Yerington, Nevada. The museum is housed in a former county courthouse that was built in 1911. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been restored to its original grandeur.

The Lyon County Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Lyon County area. The museum features exhibits on the Native American tribes that originally inhabited the area, the mining industry that played a significant role in the development of the region, and the agricultural history of the area.

Visitors to the museum can explore a variety of exhibits, including a replica of a turn-of-the-century schoolroom, a display on the Pony Express, and an exhibit on the history of the Mason Valley. The museum also houses a collection of artifacts and photographs that provide a glimpse into the daily life of early settlers in the region.

In addition to its exhibits, the Lyon County Museum hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

LYON COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in YERINGTON NV. US MID #8403200188

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 19,502 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Wabuska Crossing Grade crossing as Wabuska, Nevada, of the Mina Subdivision of the Union Pacific crossing US-95A. Damage to the crossing gate led to it continuing to ring and flash after a train passed.
Wabuska Crossing Looking east from the US-95A crossing of the Union Pacific Mina Subdivision at Wabuska, Nevada.
Astro Ready for Collection The minivan sits at the dealership waiting for us to take it home after its two-plus-month visit for repairs.
Crossing Carnage It looks like the crossing gate at Wabuska has had multiple encounters with road vehicles.
Spiked Switch Switch at Wabuska is spiked so that it cannot be used.
Wabuska Crossing Damage Grade crossing as Wabuska, Nevada, of the Mina Subdivision of the Union Pacific crossing US-95A. Damage to the crossing gate led to it continuing to ring and flash after a train passed. It appears that a vehicle hit the crossing gate, twisting it out of shape in such a way that when the gate tried to rise, it fouled the warning lights, making it unable to rise far enough to allow the signal to deactivate.
Wabuska Crossing Grade crossing as Wabuska, Nevada, of the Mina Subdivision of the Union Pacific crossing US-95A. Damage to the crossing gate led to it continuing to ring and flash after a train passed. Boarded up building in background appears to have been either a motel or a bunkhouse for railroad workers.
Wabuska Crossing The US-95A crossing of the Union Pacific Mina Subdivision at Wabuska, Nevada, after it was repaired to allow the gate to rise and the signals to stop flashing and ringing.
Wabuska Crossing The US-95A crossing of the Union Pacific Mina Subdivision at Wabuska, Nevada, after it was repaired to allow the gate to rise and the signals to stop flashing and ringing.
Wabuska Crossing Damage Grade crossing as Wabuska, Nevada, of the Mina Subdivision of the Union Pacific crossing US-95A. Damage to the crossing gate led to it continuing to ring and flash after a train passed. It appears that a vehicle hit the crossing gate, twisting it out of shape in such a way that when the gate tried to rise, it fouled the warning lights, making it unable to rise far enough to allow the signal to deactivate.
Wabuska Crossing Damage Grade crossing as Wabuska, Nevada, of the Mina Subdivision of the Union Pacific crossing US-95A. Damage to the crossing gate led to it continuing to ring and flash after a train passed. It appears that a vehicle hit the crossing gate, twisting it out of shape in such a way that when the gate tried to rise, it fouled the warning lights, making it unable to rise far enough to allow the signal to deactivate.
Spiked Switch Switch at Wabuska is out of service, locked out and spiked so that it cannot be used.

Contact LYON COUNTY MUSEUM

LYON COUNTY MUSEUM SOCIETY
215 S MAIN ST
YERINGTON
NV
89447-2536

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MID # 8403200188
Name LYON COUNTY MUSEUM SOCIETY
Alternate Name LYON COUNTY MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 942496805
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 30,216
REVENUE 19,502
LAT/LONG 38.983699, -119.163244
CODES FIPS State Code: 32
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 960900
US Census Block: 1064