Nevada

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.

 

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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 


Nevada Supreme Court

 

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)

 

 

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State Capitol – Carson City

 

 

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State Legislative Assembly – Carson City

 

 

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Governor Mansion – Carson City