Historic Places in Nevada
Nevada is rich in historic sites and monuments. Scattered across the state state are gold and silver mining ghost towns, pony express ranches, indian dwellings, forts, saloons, railroad depots and historic buildings. Take a break from the casino and head out into the back county. All of these historic destinations are just waiting to be discovered. Nevada's wild west past is just as fascinating as the modern monuments of Las Vegas. Destinations listed on this page include Ghost Towns, Nevada Historic Sites, Landmarks, Gold and Silver Mines, Historic Parks and Markers.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park - Visitor center displays information and artifacts about the fort's history. Fort Churchill was built in 1961 to provide protection for the settlers.
Gold Point Nevada - A real nevada ghost town. Top off your tank at Beatty so you will have enough gas to get back home. Restored and decaying buildings.
Virginia City Nevada - One of the most famous boomtowns in the old west. Over 2 million visitors per year explore the nation's largest National Historic Landmark. Must see for everyone. Take a trip on Virgina and Truckee Railway.
Tonopah Historic Mining Park - All buildings on the property are open for our visitors to enjoy and feel how it was to be working in a turn of the century mining environment.
Ward Charcoal Ovens - Park contains six beehive-shaped historic charcoal ovens. Charcoal was then used to run the nearby mills. Way out in the middle of the desert. Camping area nearby
Mormon Station State Historic Park - A replica of the original trading post built in 1851 houses a small museum with relics of pioneer days. Nevada's first town.
Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park - The park includes a remnant of the original adobe fort, which serves as a visitor center with interpretive displays.
Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours - It's the oldest, richest and most famous gold mine in Southern Nevada. Mining tours and scenic blue water cove trips on the River
Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park - Built in 1876, the Belmont Courthouse was the seat of Nye County government until 1905. The Courthouse is open to the public.
Piper's Opera House - One of our nation's most famous performance venues and one of the most significant vintage theatres in America. "An American Treasure and a national icon". Virginia City Nevada
Nevada State Capitol Building - Constructed of native sandstone, holds the special designation of second oldest capitol building west of the Mississippi River. Carson City Nevada
The Lost City Museum - Visitors can see a replica of a pit dwelling built of branches and adobe as well as replicas of pueblos. Artifacts excavated from Pueblo Grande.
Fourth Ward School Museum - A remarkable setting for those wishing to learn about the glorious past of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode.
Caliente Railroad Depot - This historic mission style depot was once a busy Union Pacific Railroad station. Today mostly freight trains pass by the depot.
The Little Church of the West - Get hitched among one acre of beautiful landscape and directly on the Las Vegas Strip. Replica of an old west church.
Rhyolite Ghost Town - Some of the walls of the 3 story bank building are still standing, as is part of the old jail. The bottle house has recently been restored.
The Virginia and Truckee Railroad Co - The V&T makes a 2-1/2 mile trip between Virginia City and Gold Hill. The train passes thru a tunnel with view of the mining district.