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Virginia City was a boomtown that sprung up around the 1859 discovery of massive silver deposits. At its peak, the city had a population of around 25,000 and was one of the most important cities in the American west. This was followed by a quick decline however, as silver deposits became exhausted starting in the 1880s.
Below the Surface. Virginia City’s trusty wooden sidewalks welcome visitors who come to see this real-life bonanza and see for themselves the legends heard around the world. But it’s the folks that call Virginia City home that make this 1,200-resident town a must stop. Meet some of our real-life characters and go below the surface.
See ways to experience (3) 7. Historic Fourth Ward School Museum. 179. Speciality Museums. The Historic Fourth Ward School located in Virginia City, Nevada, is the Last-One-Standing. It is the only four-story, Victorian Era, Second Empire, wood school building remaining in existence in …. See ways to experience (3) 8.
Virginia City is located in Nevada (thus not to be confused with Virginia City, Montana) halfway between Reno and Carson City, along the course of NV-342 near Mount Davidson. History of Virginia City. Virginia City’s fortune and misfortune are tied to mining. In fact, in 1859 a silver deposit called Comstock Lode (named after the miner Henry ...
2,651. Virginia City, Nevada. You won't find big chain superstores or fast food restaurants in Virginia City. Instead you will find streets steeped in the history of the Gold Rush and the birth of the American West. The once silver and gold lined Comstock Lode drew thousands of miners, including American writer Mark Twain, to its promise of riches.
The museum and community cultural center feature events and exhibits on alumni, local history, letter press printing and mining and has a comprehensive archive for research. Season: May-October; Daily 10am – 5pm. Contact: 775-847-0975.
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