Mormon Station State Historic Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mormon Station State Historic Park |
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The original Mormon Station trading post, prior to burning down in June 1910
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| Location | Genoa, Nevada, United States |
| Area | 3.54 acres (1.43 ha) |
| Elevation | 4,807 ft (1,465 m) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Designation | Nevada state historic park |
Mormon Station State Historic Park is a special place in Genoa, Nevada. It's a state park that shows where the very first permanent non-native settlement in Nevada was built. This historic spot was first settled by Mormon pioneers. It was a welcome resting place for people traveling on the Carson Route of the famous California Trail.
Today, the park has a replica of the original 1851 trading post. A trading post was like a store and meeting place where people could buy and sell goods. This original building, which was a stockade (a fort made of strong posts), sadly burned down in 1910. Inside the replica, you can see old artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the station's past.
Keeping History Alive
In June 1910, a big fire swept through Genoa. It destroyed many buildings, including what was left of the Mormon Station trading post. But people wanted to remember this important place.
Work to rebuild the trading post started in 1947. The Nevada Legislature provided $5,000 to help with the reconstruction. In 1955, a law was passed to give the park's management to the Division of State Parks. This officially happened in 1957, making it a state historic park.
To honor its history, there's a special tablet at the site. The Sons of Utah Pioneers put it there in 1991. You can also find Nevada Historical Marker 12, which tells more about this significant location.
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