National Register of Historic Places listings in Esmeralda County, Nevada facts for kids

Welcome to Esmeralda County, Nevada! This page tells you about special places in the county that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a national list of important buildings, sites, and districts that have a lot of history. These places are protected because they help us remember and understand the past.

You can often find these historic spots on a map if you look up their coordinates online.

Discovering Goldfield's History

The National Register of Historic Places includes many interesting sites across the United States. In Esmeralda County, Nevada, one very important place is the Goldfield Historic District. This district was added to the National Register on June 14, 1982.

What is a Historic District?

A historic district is an area that contains many buildings, structures, or sites that are important because of their history or architecture. It's like a whole neighborhood that tells a story about the past! The Goldfield Historic District covers a large part of the town of Goldfield. It is generally found around 5th Street and Miner, Spring, Crystal, and Elliott Avenues.

The Story of Goldfield

Goldfield was once a very busy and important mining town. In the early 1900s, it was one of the biggest towns in Nevada, thanks to the discovery of gold. Many people came here hoping to find their fortune. Because of this exciting past, the buildings and layout of Goldfield show us what life was like during the gold rush era. Protecting this district helps future generations learn about this important time in American history.

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  The historic Esmeralda County Courthouse in Goldfield, Nevada.