Historical Markers of Carson City
Location: Carson City Directions: At intersection of Division and Musser Sts.
N 39° 09.882 W 119° 46.181
Date Conquered: 6/5/07 Quick Description: A marker noting the first "parish" in Nevada. Signed: No -- This marker has never been signed. Marker History: [71] Methodist Church of Carson City began as a Standard (Mini) sized marker that was mounted to a single post; this old placement originally stood on the southeast grounds of the church making it highly visible by passing cars and pedestrians on Division Street. However, landscapers grew tired of trying to mow around it and requested to have it moved. [71] had to wait awhile for its re-erection, but was eventually replaced with a "metal" type marker and mortared into the sandstone at the front entrance; this marker was the third "metal" marker ever erected by the SHPO, quickly leading the way into the making of more metal landmarks! However, this also contributes to its difficult visibility 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: [71] Methodist Church of Carson City began as a Standard (Mini) sized marker that was mounted to a single post; this old placement originally stood on the southeast grounds of the church making it highly visible by passing cars and pedestrians on Division Street. However, landscapers grew tired of trying to mow around it and requested to have it moved. [71] had to wait awhile for its re-erection, but was eventually replaced with a "metal" type marker and mortared into the sandstone at the front entrance; this marker was the third "metal" marker ever erected by the SHPO, quickly leading the way into the making of more metal landmarks! However, this also contributes to its difficult visibility 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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