Chollar โ Potosi Mining Co. HQ
Founded by William โBillyโ Chollar (pronounced collar) in 1859, the original Chollar claim was 1,400 feet in length and 400 feet in width. In 1861, the nearby Potosi mine discovered an ore body that dipped into Chollar and brought suit to recover it. Later, when Chollar found rich ore that reached into the Polosi and filed suit, it started one of the costliest litigation cases in Comstock history. Eventually 1.3 million was expended in court costs defending these cases.
In April, 1865 the two companies merged to form the Chollar โ Potosi Mining Co. It was the first mine on the Comstock to generate electric power. Total production was $17 million from 1861 to the 1920โs, making it the 5th largest producer in Comstock history. In 1963, the Chollar opened to the public and began conducting mine tours during Spring and Summer months.
Location. 39ยฐ 18.186โฒ N, 119ยฐ 39.117โฒ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is on South D Street, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located at the Chollar Mansion at 565 South D Street.
615 South F. Street, Virginia City, NV