Nevada State Historical Markers identify significant places of interest in Nevada’s history. The Nevada State Legislature started the program in 1967 to bring the state’s heritage to the public’s attention with on-site markers. Budget cuts the program became dormant in 2009.
Bliss Mansion – Nevada State Historic Marker 70Nestled in the heart of Carson City, Nevada, the Bliss Mansion stands as a testament to the state's rich history and the enduring legacy of… |
Carson City – Nevada State History MarkerCarson City Nevada State Historic Marker Number 44 is located at the State Capital of Nevada in Carson City. Christopher 'Kit' Carson (1809-1868), American explorer… |
Carson City Mint – Nevada State Historic MarkerThe United States Mint at Carson City, Nevada is Nevada Sate Historic Marker Number 196 and located in Carson City, Nevada. The original Carson City… |
Charles W Friend House, Observatory, and Weather StationCharles W Friend was a scientist and astronomer who resided in Carson City, Nevada for forty years. The site of his home honors Friend with… |
Corbett – Fitzsimmons Fight – Nevada State Historic MarkerThe Corbet - Fitzsimmons fight is the first heavy weight fight in Nevada and the Nevada State Historic Marker 243. The bout took place in… |
Dat-So-La-Lee – Nevada State Historic Marker 77Dat-So-La-Lee, also known as Louisa Keyser, was a remarkable Native American basket weaver born around 1829 in the Washoe tribe territory near Carson City, Nevada.… |
Eagle Valley – Nevada State Historic Marker 76Eagle Valley, Nevada, nestled within the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada mountains, boasts a rich and diverse history dating back thousands of years. From… |
Empire and the Carson River Mills – Nevada State Historic MarkerThe Empire and the Carson River Mills is Nevada Start Historic Monument number one, located near Carson City, Nevada. Following the discovery of the Comstock… |
Federal Government Building (1888-1970)The Federal Government Building in Carson City, Nevada, stands as a symbol of federal presence and governance in the state's capital. Its history reflects the… |
First Air Flight Over Nevada June 23, 1910First Air Flight Over Nevada Pilot Ivy Baldwin poses near his balloon at Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Henry H. Buckwalter. The First… |
Methodist Church of Carson City – Nevada State Historic MarkerCarson City's Methodist Church is a historic church located in the city of Carson City, Nevada and recognized with Nevada State Historic Marker number 71.… |
Nevada State Children’s HomeThe Nevada State Children's Home, located in Carson City, Nevada, has a rich history spanning over a century, dedicated to the care and welfare of… |
Nevada’s Birthplace – Nevada State Historic Marker 12Founded in 1851, Carson City is Nevada's Birthplace the state capitol of Nevada and the subject of Nevada State Historic Marker number 12. Carson City… |
Nevada’s Capitol – Nevada State Historic MonumentNevada's Capitol is located in Carson City, Nevada and designated as Nevada State Historic Marker Number Twenty Five. The capitol building is located in the state capital… |
Orion Clemens Home – Nevada State Historic MarkerOrion Clemens Home is a Nevada State Historical Marker Number Seventy Eight and located in Carson City, Nevada. Orion Clemens (July 17, 1825 – December… |
Samuel Langhorne Clemens – “Mark Twain”Before he wrote American classic novels as Mark Twain, Samuel Langhorne Clemens was a miner and newpaper reporter in Mineral County, Nevada. Prior to picking… |
The Governors Mansion – Nevada State Historic MarkerThe Nevada Governors Mansion stands as a symbol of the state's rich history and political heritage. Nestled in the heart of Carson City, the capital… |
Trans-Sierran Pioneer Flight – Nevada State Historic MarkerThe Trans-Sierran Pioneer Flight marked a significant milestone in aviation history, reflecting the relentless pursuit of conquering new frontiers in flight. The Flight on March… |