Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864. Carson City is the state capital. There are currently 16 counties and i independent city each with a courthouse.
Click on a county below to learn more:
Carson City | Churchill | Clark | Douglas | Elko |
Esmeralda | Eureka | Humboldt | Lander | Lincoln |
Lyon | Mineral | Nye | Pershing | Storey |
Washoe | White Pine |
Highest Point – Boundary Peak ( 13,140 feet ) is located in Esmeralda County
Lowest Point – Colorado River ( 240 feet ) is located in Clark County
Oldest Courthouse still in use - Storey County (1876-1877)
Oldest Former Courthouse - Lander County (Austin – 1871-1872) and Lincoln County (1871-1872)
State Capitol – Carson City
State Legislative Assembly – Carson City
Governor Mansion – Carson City