McGill, in White Pine County, Nevada, grew up around a ranch that was established by John Cowger in 1872, which was purchased by William Lyons and William McGill in 1886, and a post office opened at the McGill Ranch in 1891. The Nevada Consolidated Copper Company, which operated several mines in the area, formed a partnership with the Steptoe Valley Smelting and Mining Company, after which a smelter was opened in 1908. For a short time, the town was known as Smelter, before being renamed after the ranch. After the suspension of copper mining in 1983, the town’s population has declined considerably. McGill is located along Route 93, south of the Ely Indian Colony Reservation and the town of Ely.
Recommended Resources
Directions to the PK-5th grade public school campus, a member of the White Pine School District, are given, including a school calendar, class schedule, student handbook, staff contacts, classroom assignments, and general information about the school.
http://mcgill.whitepine.k12.nv.us/
Situated on a one-acre corner lot, facing the city park in McGill, Nevada, the seven-bedroom home was constructed in 1907, previously serving as the Kennecott Mine superintendent’s home. Its features and several photographs are featured.
http://www.mcgillmansion.com/
The town of McGill is in White Pine County, Nevada, in the Steptoe Valley, north of Ely, the county seat. Its history and a guide to local businesses, organizations, and events are featured on the site.
http://www.mcgillnevada.com/
McGill, Nevada, White Pine Country
Written by Robert Wynn, the page offers a profile and history of the town, with historical photographs.
http://www.robertwynn.com/McGill.htm
Photographs and a brief outline of the former mining town in White Pine County, Nevada are presented by Silver State Ghost Towns.
http://silverstateghosttowns.com/mcgill.html
Also known as the McGill YMCA, the McGill Clubhouse was a center for civic and social events from 1911 to 1959. Its history and several photographs of the historic facility is put forward.
http://www.mcgillclubhouse.com/
