Shermantown, Hamilton, and Treasure City were all near each other and were tied together in matters of finance and government.
The mining camp of Silver Springs sprang into existence in 1868 and was located in the White Pine Mining District about five miles south of Hamilton. Citizens of Silver Springs were involved in the creation of White Pine County from a portion of Lander County. White Pine News, January 2, 1869, reports Silver Springs involvement in the process. In the April 8, 1869 edition of the White Pine News in Treasure City, John A. Belvin, Mining and Real Estate Broker and T. M. Luther, Assayer both advertised listing Silver Springs as their address. The camp was renamed Shermantown when a townsite was platted. The 1870 census refers to it as Sherman town.
This community located two miles southwest of Treasure Hill was sheltered from the harsh winds that made it a more endurable place to reside. A road from Hamilton wound down a deep canyon to reach Shermantown. Permanence seemed assured for Shermantown when two or three brick buildings were built while the other settlements in the district were comprised of frame or canvas.
Shermantown’s post office opened on April 30, 1869 and remained in operation until June 19, 1871 when it was moved to Eberhardt. A Wells Fargo and Company Station was located here during 1869 - 71. The White Pine Evening Telegram appeared in June of 1869. This paper was actually printed in the office of the White Pine News on Treasure Hill. By September, it had folded. The Shermantown Reporter was also published during 1869. This was a small independent newspaper with a small press. It had been previously used to print the Nye County News and the Mountain Champion of Belmont. This paper never gained the influence or reputation that the other Hamilton and Treasure Hill publications did.
A three-story stone building was constructed at Shermantown to house the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges. The laying of the corner stone for this new building was the occasion for a large gathering of members from both orders. A procession was formed, and Odd Fellows and Masons from Shermantown marched to Swansea to meet brethren from Treasure City and Hamilton. According to the White Pine Daily News, Friday, June 25, 1869, two hundred and twenty members marched in line back to the site of the building. The corner stone was laid with ceremonies of the Odd Fellows followed by those of the Masons. A large number of articles were deposited in the corner stone. These included several silver bricks, coins, first copy of the newspapers of the District, a copy of the mining laws, history of the Lodges, photographs of Lincoln and Cabinet, a view of Shermantown, etc. Major E.A. Sherman delivered an eloquent speech. The Doxology by the choir and brethren, and the benediction by the Chaplain closed the ceremonies. A grand ball was held the same night.
The 1870 Census enumerated July 14 to July 25,1870, showed Shermantown, the processing center for Treasure City ores, with a population of 932.
