Mark Twain Was Robbed Here

A roadside sign on the road to Virginia City, telling the story of a time Mark Twain was robbed. This sign was at the "Divide", between Gold Hill and Virginia City. What the sign fails to mention is that the "robbery" was actually a prank by his friends, who fessed up and returned his stolen items the next morning. This sign was placed by the Territorial Enterprise newspaper to encourage tourism.

Date Uploaded: June 9, 2024

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Source Caption: At this Spot! Virginia City, NV. 1950s 35mm slide.

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