Originating about 1868m 'wells Nevada focused around the Central Pacific Railroad. Chinese, Irish and Italian immigrants were very instrumental in building the railroad and still today have a heavy emphasis on the Nevada economy. You may note that the current site of the firehall used to be a large opium den of the Chinese. After settlers had crossed the salt flats by rail, they then traveled to the area valleys for permanent residency.
Walking Tour 1 Block street sign in Wells, Nevada
Pioche, historic village in Nevada