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Carson City Carson City : History of the Carson Mint 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

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Carson City Carson City : An overview of the Carson City Rendezvous An overview of the Carson City Rendezvous

by Cynthia Wall

"Rendezvous" a planned meeting between two or more parties. Historic Carson City was often the rendezvous point for Mountain Men and fur buyers; for gold and silver prospectors and precious metal buyers; for state legislators and townsfolk today, the annual Carson City Rendezvous is a celebration of the past meeting the present. This year's Rendezvous, the 26th, will be held June 12th June 14th in

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Carson City The best diners in Carson City NV

by Jonathon Josten

One of the best diners in Carson City is located on Main Street entitled: Mom and Pops Diner. Originally a father and son business-then

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Carson City An overview of the Carson City Rendezvous

by Vinny Knowles

Are you looking for some great "Yee Haw" family activities for the family this summer? Check out the Carson City Rendezvous in Carson

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Carson City Exploring the Kit Carson Trail

by Trenna Sue Hiler

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

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Carson City An overview of the Carson City Rendezvous

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

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Carson City History of the Carson Mint

by Vinny Knowles

The Carson City Mint has an incredible story that shows that this mint was "meant" to be. Fraught with obstacles over and over again,

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Carson City History of the Carson Brewery Company

by Trenna Sue Hiler

John Wagnor established the brewing company during the mining rush to Virginia City in 1864. The brewing company imported hops and

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Carson City The casino industry in Carson City

by Cynthia Wall

As gold and silver flowed out of the Comstock mines in the 1800's and made its way down to Carson City to the Carson City mint, it

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Carson City The connection between Carson City and Mark Twain

by Vinny Knowles

Mark Twain only lived in the Virginia City and the Carson City area for three years. Why has he become such an important part of the

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Carson City A guide to art galleries in Carson City

by Lyndsey Dyson

Carson City, Nevada is home to Lake Tahoe, Western Nevada College, and a plethora of outdoor activities and hiking trails.

It is also

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