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Hobson
Hobson is located in Nevada
Hobson
Hobson
Location in Nevada
Hobson is located in the United States
Hobson
Hobson
Location in 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.

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