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Nevada historical markers are special signs that help us learn about important places and events in Nevada's history. These markers are like outdoor history lessons, showing you where cool things happened. The program to put up these markers started in 1967. It was created by the Nevada State Legislature to share Nevada's amazing past with everyone. Sadly, due to money problems, the program stopped putting up new markers in 2009.

Discovering Nevada's History Through Markers

Nevada has many historical markers spread across the state. Each one tells a unique story about a place, a person, or an event. These markers help us understand how Nevada grew and changed over time. They cover everything from old towns and famous people to important battles and natural wonders.

Famous Places and People

Many markers celebrate important locations or individuals. For example, Marker No. 35 tells us about the Las Vegas Mormon Fort and Rancho. This is Nevada's oldest building! It shows us where some of the first settlements were. Another marker, No. 28, is about the famous writer Mark Twain, who spent time in Nevada. Marker No. 143 honors Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins, an important Native American leader and writer.

Mining and Ghost Towns

Nevada is famous for its mining history. Many markers point out old mining towns and areas where people searched for gold and silver.

Gold and Silver Rush Towns

Markers like No. 14, Goldfield, and No. 15, Tonopah, highlight towns that boomed during the gold and silver rushes. These places were once full of life and excitement. Marker No. 90, Delamar, was even called "The Widow Maker" because of its dangerous mining conditions.

Life in Mining Camps

You can also find markers about smaller mining camps. Marker No. 201, Wonder Historic Mining Camp, tells the story of a camp that was active from 1906 to 1919. These markers help us imagine what life was like for miners and their families.

Important Trails and Transportation

Nevada was a key part of many old travel routes. Historical markers show where pioneers, traders, and even camels once traveled.

The Old Spanish Trail

Several markers, like No. 31 through 34, and No. 139 through 142, mark parts of the Old Spanish Trail. This was a very long and difficult trade route used from 1829 to 1850. It connected New Mexico to California, passing through southern Nevada.

Unique Ways to Travel

Did you know camels were used in Nevada? Marker No. 104, The Camel Corps, tells us about this unusual part of history. Also, Marker No. 195, The Last Spike, marks where a very important railroad line was completed. This railroad helped connect Nevada to other parts of the country.

Native American Heritage

Markers also share stories about Nevada's Native American people and their history.

Ancient Sites

Marker No. 27, Grimes Point, points to a prehistoric rock art site. This shows us ancient art left by early people. Marker No. 147, A Home of Early Man, also highlights places where early humans lived.

Tribal Communities

You can find markers about specific tribes and their lands. Marker No. 181, The Washo Indians, tells about the Washoe people. Marker No. 146, McDermitt Indian Reservation, is about the Northern Paiute people. These markers help us remember the long history of Native Americans in Nevada.

Unique and Interesting Stories

Some markers tell truly unique stories that might surprise you.

The Great Train Robbery

Marker No. 128, The Great Train Robbery (Nevada), tells about a famous train robbery that happened in Nevada. It's like a real-life adventure story!

The Fight of the Century

Marker No. 220, The Fight of the Century, marks the spot of a huge boxing match. These markers bring exciting moments from the past to life.

Images for kids

  • Junction House, Nevada Historical Marker No. 4, Reno, Nevada (6402336411)

    Junction House, Marker No. 4

  • Pyramid Lake, Nevada Historical Marker No. 18, Near Sutcliff, Nevada (4134266029)

    Pyramid Lake, Marker No. 18

  • Ragtown Highway Marker

    Ragtown, Marker No. 19

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    Grimes Point, Marker No. 27

  • Nevada Historical Marker 29 Chinese in Nevada

    Chinese in Nevada, Marker No. 29

  • Nevada Historical Marker 30 Reno

    Reno, Marker No. 30

  • Nevada Historical Marker 30 Reno wide

    Reno, Marker No. 30 (wide view)

  • 2014-05-21 13 19 31 Closeup of the Nevada Historical Marker at Schellbourne, Nevada

    Schellbourne, Marker No. 51 (closeup)

  • 2014-05-21 13 19 25 Nevada Historical Marker at Schellbourne, Nevada

    Schellbourne, Marker No. 51

  • Stokes Castle Nevada Historic Marker

    Stokes Castle, Marker No. 59

  • Truckee River, Nevada Historical Marker No. 62, Near Verdi, Nevada (526801780)

    Truckee River – West, Marker No. 62

  • Truckee River (East), Nevada Historical Marker No. 63, Near Sparks, Nevada (18083886531)

    Truckee River – East, Marker No. 63

  • 2014-09-25 13 25 22 Historic marker for the Jarbidge Commercial Hall in Jarbidge, Nevada

    Jarbidge, Marker No. 69

  • Civil War Plot, Nevada Historical Marker No. 79, Reno, Nevada (6402357819)

    Civil War Plot, Marker No. 79

  • Nevada Historical Marker 81 Grand Army of the Republic Tree

    Grand Army Of The Republic Memorial Tree, Marker No. 81

  • Sutro, Nevada Historical Marker No. 85

    Sutro, Marker No. 85

  • Nevada Historical Marker 88 Sparks

    Sparks, Marker No. 88

  • Round Mountain, Nevada Historical Marker No. 96, S.R. 376 Between Carvers and Round Mountain, Nevada (3) (2715227645)

    Round Mountain, Marker No. 96

  • 2015-01-14 11 21 18 Osceola, Nevada historical marker along U.S. Routes 6 and 50 in White Pine County, Nevada

    Osceola, Marker No. 98

  • No. 102, Goodsprings

    Goodsprings, Marker No. 102

  • Franktown, Nevada Historical Marker No.114, Washoe Valley, Nevada (7425856616)

    Franktown, Marker No. 114

  • NV Historical Marker No.115- Potosi

    Potosi, Marker No. 115

  • Kingsbury Grade Marker

    Kingsbury Grade, Marker No. 117

  • Luther Canyon

    Luther Canyon, Marker No. 118

  • Mottsville Nevada Historical Marker

    Mottsville, Marker No. 121

  • Double Springs, Nevada

    Double Springs, Marker No. 126

  • The Great Train Robbery Nevada Historical Marker

    The Great Train Robbery, Marker No. 128

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    Belmont, Marker No. 138

  • No. 141, Armijo's Route

    The Old Spanish Trail (Armijo's Route), Marker No. 141

  • No.142

    The Old Spanish Trail (Mountain Springs Pass), Marker No. 142

  • Unionville, Nevada Historical Marker No. 145, Near Unionville, Nevada

    Unionville, Marker No. 145

  • The Two Battles of Pyramid Lake, Nevada Historical Marker No. 148, S.R. 447 Between Wadsworth and Pyramid Lake, Nevada (4135064282)

    The Two Battles Of Pyramid Lake, Marker No. 148

  • Gerlach, Nevada Historical Marker No. 152, Gerlach, Nevada (11128459705)

    Gerlach, Marker No. 152

  • Soldiers Meadow area

    Camp McGarry, Marker No. 162

  • Dayton, Nevada Historical Marker No. 7, Dayton, Nevada

    Chinatown (Dayton), Marker No. 163

  • Bowers Mansion, Nevada Historical Marker No.166, Washoe Valley, Nevada (7425816234)

    Bowers Mansion, Marker No. 166

  • Arrowhead Trail (1914-1924), Nevada Historical Marker No. 168

    Arrowhead Trail, Marker No. 168

  • Nevada Historical Marker 169 Glendale School

    Glendale School, Marker No. 169

  • Nevada Historical Marker 169 Glendale School wide

    Glendale School, Marker No. 169 (wide view)

  • Beatty, Nevada Historical Marker No. 173, Beatty, Nevada (6416347419)

    Beatty, Marker No. 173

  • 2014-09-08 12 54 33 "The Surveyors" Nevada historical marker along U.S. Route 50 at Bob Scott Summit, Nevada

    The Surveyors, Marker No. 176

  • Hazen Highway Marker

    Hazen, Marker No. 178

  • Nevada Historical Marker 189 Southern Pacific Railroad Yard

    Southern Pacific Railroad Yards, Marker No. 189

  • Buckland Station Historical Marker 192

    Buckland's Station, Marker No. 192

  • No. 195, The Last Spike

    The Last Spike, Marker No. 195

  • Road Marker for Nevada Historical Markers

    Road Marker for Nevada Historical Markers (associated with No. 195)

  • Nevada Historical Marker 210 Nevada California Oregon Railroad Depot

    Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad Depot, Marker No. 210

  • Nevada Historical Marker 210 wide

    Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad Depot, Marker No. 210 (wide view)

  • Old Geiger Grade, Nevada Historical Marker No. 211, S.R. 341 Near Virginia City, Nevada (6416319951)

    Old Geiger Grade, Marker No. 211

  • Galena, Nevada Historical Marker No. 212, Reno, Nevada (6402313595)

    Galena, Marker No. 212

  • No. 214, Rafael Rivera

    Rafael Rivera, Marker No. 214

  • Geiger Station, Nevada Historical Marker No. 218, Reno, Nevada (6320269127)

    Geiger Station, Marker No. 218

  • Glenbrook, Nevada

    Glenbrook, Marker No. 219

  • The Fight of the Century, Nevada Historical Marker No. 220, Reno, Nevada (6320829562)

    The Fight of the Century, Marker No. 220

  • Nevada Historical Marker 221 Sand Harbor

    Sand Harbor, Marker No. 221

  • Nevada Historical Marker 227 Lake Mansion

    Lake Mansion, Marker No. 227

  • Mount Rose Weather Observatory, Nevada Historical Marker No. 230, Mount Rose Summit, Nevada Route 431, Nevada (16340363263)

    Mount Rose Weather Observatory, Marker No. 230

  • Nevada Historical Marker 234 Moana Springs

    Moana Springs, Marker No. 234

  • Huffaker's, Nevada Historical Marker No. 238, Reno, Nevada (6402424937)

    Huffaker's, Marker No. 238

  • Nevada Historical Marker 240 Coney Island

    Coney Island, Marker No. 240

  • Corbet - Fitzsimmons Fight Historical Marker 243

    Corbett—Fitzsimmons Fight, Marker No. 243

  • Frederick Joseph DeLongchamps, Nevada Historical Marker No. 245, Reno, Nevada (6320284531)

    Frederick Joseph DeLongchamps, Marker No. 245

  • Great Incline of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada Historical Marker No. 246, Incline Village, Nevada (16338099834)

    The Great Incline of the Sierra Nevada, Marker No. 246

  • Site of Nevada's First Public Library, Nevada Historical Marker No. 247, Reno, Nevada (6320808628)

    Site of Nevada's First Public Library, Marker No. 247

  • Virginia & Truckee Railroad Right of Way, Nevada Historical Marker No. 248

    Virginia & Truckee Railroad Right of Way, Marker No. 248

  • Emigrant-Donner Camp, Nevada Historical Marker No. 253, Reno, Nevada (18998858006)

    Emigrant—Donner Camp, Marker No. 253

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