Hobson, Nevada facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hobson
Ghost town
Hobson Location in Nevada Show map of Nevada Hobson Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Nevada
County	White Pine
Elevation	6,020 ft (1,835 m)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
GNIS feature ID	862784

Hobson is a fascinating ghost town located in White Pine County, Nevada, in the United States. It's found near the beautiful Ruby Valley. A very important place called Fort Ruby, which is now a National Historic Landmark, is located right here in Hobson.

History

Hobson's history is closely tied to Fort Ruby. This fort was built in 1862. Its main job was to protect a vital route called the Overland Trail.

The Overland Trail was a super important path. It connected California with the Union States. This was especially crucial during the American Civil War. Fort Ruby was strategically placed. It stood at the eastern entrance of the Overland Pass. This pass led right into the Ruby Valley. Soldiers at the fort kept travelers safe.