Fort Churchill State Historic Park

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Fort Churchill State Historic Park Nevada

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Built in 1861 to provide protection to the early settlers. Today the ruins of the fort are kept in a state of arrested decay. Twice a year the Nevada Civil War Volunteers puts on a civil war encampment at Fort Churchill. The park include trails, a campground, picnic area, group-use area and access to the Carson River. Fort Churchill is located along the Carson River, eight miles south of Silver Springs on US 95A. The park is situated 40 miles east of Carson City, and 36 miles west of Fallon. Summers at the fort are hot with daytime highs of 94°F and nighttime lows of 58°F in July. Winters are cold with occasional snow.


		Remains of the pony Express Station	Fort is kept in a state of arrested decay

		Ruin at Fort Churchill	Fort Churchill looking toward the Carson River

		Fort Churchill	Arrested decay

Fort Churchill State Historic Park 1000 Highway 95A Silver Springs, NV 89429 An entrance fee is charged to enter the park, with additional fees for camping. Current fees are posted at the park entrance