Fort Schellbourne

Fort Schellbourne (1860-1869) - A station on the Poney Express and Overland Stage Route established in 1860 at Shell Creek in White Pine County, Nevada. Garrisoned by troops protecting the route. Possibly named after Major A. J. Schell, commander of troops at the station. Abandoned in 1865. Also known as Schell Creek Station, Fort Schell and Camp Schell.

Current Status

Private property in White Pine County, Nevada

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Location: Private property, White Pine County, Nevada. Map point not accurate. Maps & Images Lat: 39.789167 Long: -114.685 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 493-494
• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 94

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Schellbourne
• Wikipedia - Fort Schellbourne
• US Gen Web - Fort Schellbourne]

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