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Mackay Idaho Town Union Pacific Railroad Sign

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Mackay Idaho Town Union Pacific Railroad Sign
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For your consideration a metal town sign “MACKAY”(Idaho). This sign was from the depot building of the Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Railroad. The town of Mackay Idaho is nicknamed “The Top of Idaho”. This small town is located between White knob Mountain Range and the Lost River Mountain Range which are home to the highest mountains in Idaho. Mackay was founded in 1901 by Wayne Darlington the owner of Empire Mine. Darlington persuaded John W. Mackay of Nevada Comstock fame to invest in his mining operation located below (what is now) Mackay Peak near the (now ghost) town of White Knob. Although named after him Mackay never set foot in the town. Mackay has a rich history in mining, logging, farming and ranching. The sign measures 48” x 12”.