Historical Markers of Carson City
Location: Downtown Carson City Directions: On Capitol Grounds (On walkway leading to Capitol Building) - Carson City
N 39° 09.845 W 119° 46.003
Date Conquered: 11/20/07 Nearest intersection: Musser Street Quick Description: A marker honoring Nevada's inauguration into statehood. Signed: No -- Historically, this marker was never signed. Marker History: This marker originally began as a Standard (Large) marker, placed at a ridiculous spot on the Capitol Grounds; the marker was placed directly in the middle of the lawn on the SE corner of the grounds. Needless to say, #44 an eyesore and after a few years, landscapers grew tired of trying to mow around it and requested to have it moved. In quick compliance, it was taken down and replaced with a new metal-type marker that you see today. #44 goes down in the history books, as the first ever "Metal" marker ever erected, quickly leading the way into the making of more metal landmarks. This one's easy to miss! #44's major problem is its unique placement, sitting at about shin height on the walkway, set well below most people's eyesight. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Nevada's State Capitol, one of the state's oldest communities, was established in 1851 as Eagle Station, a trading post and ranch on the Carson branch of the California Immigrant Trail, by Frank and Warren L. Hall, George Follansbee, Joe and Frank Bernard and A.J. Rollins. The station and surrounding valley took their name from an eagle skin stretched on the wall of the trading post. In 1858, Abraham Curry purchased much of the Eagle Ranch after finding that lots in Genoa were too expensive. Together with his friends, John Musser, Frank Proctor and Ben Green, Curry platted a town he called Carson City. Curry left a plaza in the center of the planned community for a capitol building should the territorial or state seat of government be located in his town sometime in the future. In March, 1861, Congress created the Nevada Territory. Seven months later, November, 1861, Carson City became the capitol of the territory due to the efforts of Curry and William M. Stewart. When Nevada became a state three years later, Carson City was selected as the state capitol, and by 1871, the present capitol building was completed in the plaza Curry had reserved for it. This little marker is definitely overshadowed by the majestic Capitol Building.Good luck seeing this one for the first time! "Carson City Conquered" Kudos to another county well-done!- Photo by Jim Grant/Nevada Appeal-
Marker History: This marker originally began as a Standard (Large) marker, placed at a ridiculous spot on the Capitol Grounds; the marker was placed directly in the middle of the lawn on the SE corner of the grounds. Needless to say, #44 an eyesore and after a few years, landscapers grew tired of trying to mow around it and requested to have it moved. In quick compliance, it was taken down and replaced with a new metal-type marker that you see today. #44 goes down in the history books, as the first ever "Metal" marker ever erected, quickly leading the way into the making of more metal landmarks. This one's easy to miss! #44's major problem is its unique placement, sitting at about shin height on the walkway, set well below most people's eyesight. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Nevada's State Capitol, one of the state's oldest communities, was established in 1851 as Eagle Station, a trading post and ranch on the Carson branch of the California Immigrant Trail, by Frank and Warren L. Hall, George Follansbee, Joe and Frank Bernard and A.J. Rollins. The station and surrounding valley took their name from an eagle skin stretched on the wall of the trading post. In 1858, Abraham Curry purchased much of the Eagle Ranch after finding that lots in Genoa were too expensive. Together with his friends, John Musser, Frank Proctor and Ben Green, Curry platted a town he called Carson City. Curry left a plaza in the center of the planned community for a capitol building should the territorial or state seat of government be located in his town sometime in the future. In March, 1861, Congress created the Nevada Territory. Seven months later, November, 1861, Carson City became the capitol of the territory due to the efforts of Curry and William M. Stewart. When Nevada became a state three years later, Carson City was selected as the state capitol, and by 1871, the present capitol building was completed in the plaza Curry had reserved for it. This little marker is definitely overshadowed by the majestic Capitol Building.Good luck seeing this one for the first time! "Carson City Conquered" Kudos to another county well-done!- Photo by Jim Grant/Nevada Appeal-
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Nevada's State Capitol, one of the state's oldest communities, was established in 1851 as Eagle Station, a trading post and ranch on the Carson branch of the California Immigrant Trail, by Frank and Warren L. Hall, George Follansbee, Joe and Frank Bernard and A.J. Rollins. The station and surrounding valley took their name from an eagle skin stretched on the wall of the trading post. In 1858, Abraham Curry purchased much of the Eagle Ranch after finding that lots in Genoa were too expensive. Together with his friends, John Musser, Frank Proctor and Ben Green, Curry platted a town he called Carson City. Curry left a plaza in the center of the planned community for a capitol building should the territorial or state seat of government be located in his town sometime in the future. In March, 1861, Congress created the Nevada Territory. Seven months later, November, 1861, Carson City became the capitol of the territory due to the efforts of Curry and William M. Stewart. When Nevada became a state three years later, Carson City was selected as the state capitol, and by 1871, the present capitol building was completed in the plaza Curry had reserved for it. This little marker is definitely overshadowed by the majestic Capitol Building.Good luck seeing this one for the first time! "Carson City Conquered" Kudos to another county well-done!- Photo by Jim Grant/Nevada Appeal-
Nevada's State Capitol, one of the state's oldest communities, was established in 1851 as Eagle Station, a trading post and ranch on the Carson branch of the California Immigrant Trail, by Frank and Warren L. Hall, George Follansbee, Joe and Frank Bernard and A.J. Rollins. The station and surrounding valley took their name from an eagle skin stretched on the wall of the trading post. In 1858, Abraham Curry purchased much of the Eagle Ranch after finding that lots in Genoa were too expensive. Together with his friends, John Musser, Frank Proctor and Ben Green, Curry platted a town he called Carson City. Curry left a plaza in the center of the planned community for a capitol building should the territorial or state seat of government be located in his town sometime in the future. In March, 1861, Congress created the Nevada Territory. Seven months later, November, 1861, Carson City became the capitol of the territory due to the efforts of Curry and William M. Stewart. When Nevada became a state three years later, Carson City was selected as the state capitol, and by 1871, the present capitol building was completed in the plaza Curry had reserved for it. This little marker is definitely overshadowed by the majestic Capitol Building.Good luck seeing this one for the first time! "Carson City Conquered" Kudos to another county well-done!- Photo by Jim Grant/Nevada Appeal-
In 1858, Abraham Curry purchased much of the Eagle Ranch after finding that lots in Genoa were too expensive. Together with his friends, John Musser, Frank Proctor and Ben Green, Curry platted a town he called Carson City. Curry left a plaza in the center of the planned community for a capitol building should the territorial or state seat of government be located in his town sometime in the future. In March, 1861, Congress created the Nevada Territory. Seven months later, November, 1861, Carson City became the capitol of the territory due to the efforts of Curry and William M. Stewart. When Nevada became a state three years later, Carson City was selected as the state capitol, and by 1871, the present capitol building was completed in the plaza Curry had reserved for it. This little marker is definitely overshadowed by the majestic Capitol Building.Good luck seeing this one for the first time! "Carson City Conquered" Kudos to another county well-done!- Photo by Jim Grant/Nevada Appeal-
In March, 1861, Congress created the Nevada Territory. Seven months later, November, 1861, Carson City became the capitol of the territory due to the efforts of Curry and William M. Stewart. When Nevada became a state three years later, Carson City was selected as the state capitol, and by 1871, the present capitol building was completed in the plaza Curry had reserved for it. This little marker is definitely overshadowed by the majestic Capitol Building.Good luck seeing this one for the first time! "Carson City Conquered" Kudos to another county well-done!- Photo by Jim Grant/Nevada Appeal-
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