Historical Markers of Carson City
Location: Carson City Directions: At intersection of Division and Musser Sts.
N39° 09' 52.9" W119° 46' 10.4"
Date Conquered: 6/5/07 Quick Description: A unique marker noting the first "parish" in Nevada. Signed: No -- Historically, this marker was never signed. Marker History: This little marker began as a Standard (Mini) sized marker, attached to a single post; this old placement originally stood on the SE corner of the church, easily visible by passing cars and pedestrians! However, like #44, landscapers grew tired of trying to mow around it and requested to have it moved. This one took awhile for a re-erection, but was eventually replaced with a "metal" type marker and mortared into the sandstone at the front entrance. #71 was the third "metal" marker ever erected, quickly leading the way into the making of more metal landmarks. The problem today, however, is it's visibility issue from Division Street. The original Standard (Mini) was a much better alternative. Who needs grass in the desert anyway? Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Dedicated in 1867, this church serves a congregation that was organized in 1859 and is often referred to as the "Cradle of Nevada Methodism." Like many other buildings in Carson City, the stone used in its construction was quarried at the nearby State Prison. Reverend Warren Nims (Pastor 1863-1866) was responsible for much of the original construction. Altered extensively over the years, the structure with its octagonal porch posts and pointed-arch windows is still an excellent local example of the Gothic Revival style.
Marker History: This little marker began as a Standard (Mini) sized marker, attached to a single post; this old placement originally stood on the SE corner of the church, easily visible by passing cars and pedestrians! However, like #44, landscapers grew tired of trying to mow around it and requested to have it moved. This one took awhile for a re-erection, but was eventually replaced with a "metal" type marker and mortared into the sandstone at the front entrance. #71 was the third "metal" marker ever erected, quickly leading the way into the making of more metal landmarks. The problem today, however, is it's visibility issue from Division Street. The original Standard (Mini) was a much better alternative. Who needs grass in the desert anyway? Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Dedicated in 1867, this church serves a congregation that was organized in 1859 and is often referred to as the "Cradle of Nevada Methodism." Like many other buildings in Carson City, the stone used in its construction was quarried at the nearby State Prison. Reverend Warren Nims (Pastor 1863-1866) was responsible for much of the original construction. Altered extensively over the years, the structure with its octagonal porch posts and pointed-arch windows is still an excellent local example of the Gothic Revival style.
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... Dedicated in 1867, this church serves a congregation that was organized in 1859 and is often referred to as the "Cradle of Nevada Methodism." Like many other buildings in Carson City, the stone used in its construction was quarried at the nearby State Prison. Reverend Warren Nims (Pastor 1863-1866) was responsible for much of the original construction. Altered extensively over the years, the structure with its octagonal porch posts and pointed-arch windows is still an excellent local example of the Gothic Revival style.
Dedicated in 1867, this church serves a congregation that was organized in 1859 and is often referred to as the "Cradle of Nevada Methodism." Like many other buildings in Carson City, the stone used in its construction was quarried at the nearby State Prison. Reverend Warren Nims (Pastor 1863-1866) was responsible for much of the original construction. Altered extensively over the years, the structure with its octagonal porch posts and pointed-arch windows is still an excellent local example of the Gothic Revival style.
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