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History of the Carson Mint
by Cynthia Wall
Just 30 wind-blown miles south of Reno on Highway 395, the historic town of Carson City greets travelers who pass its way. There's a lot to see in this capitol city named for Kit Carson and made famous by the mint which turned out silver and gold coins from the Comstock Lode.
Originally named Eagle Valley, the area was first discovered by John C. Fremont and his exploration party in January 1843. Fremont's
Romantic date ideas for Valentine's Day in Carson City, NV
Carson City may be the capital of Nevada, but is not nearly as well known as a certain city to the south in Nevada, known as Las Vegas. Carson city is actually more of a small town, but for that very reason can actually be very romantic. When you are looking for something to do in Carson City for Valentine's day, there are several options. There are casinos with inexepensive buffets
When most people consider moving to Nevada, they think about Las Vegas. The bright lights, the booming tourism industry all
John Wagnor established the brewing company during the mining rush to Virginia City in 1864. The brewing company imported hops and
When we think of history in Nevada, we so often think of the mobsters of yesteryear running the casinos of Las Vegas. It sometimes
by Ted Sherman
The 26th annual Carson City Rendezvous is scheduled for the weekend of June 12 to 14, 2009. The event's original name was the Kit
Kit Carson was a famous explorer of the west. He is given much credit for the settling and development of Carson City, the town that
A New Yorker named Abraham Curry went to California with the great masses of people who moved there due to the California Gold Rush.
There was really only one reason to have a United States Federal Mint located in Carson City, Nevada. This reason is known as the
by Cynthia Wall
"Rendezvous" a planned meeting between two or more parties. Historic Carson City was often the rendezvous point for Mountain Men and
Carson City, Nevada is home to Lake Tahoe, Western Nevada College, and a plethora of outdoor activities and hiking trails.
It is also
