Web Design in Carson City, NV
Carson City, about 58,000 residents.
Carson City, Carson City
Well-Known Places in Carson City
Nevada State Capitol, Nevada State Museum, Stewart Indian Cultural Center.
Carson City Business Districts
- Downtown Carson City
- South Carson Street
Major Employers in Carson City
State of Nevada, Carson Tahoe Health, Click Bond.
Meet AppWT in Person Near Carson City
- 195 U.S. Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448: 15.6 miles southwest of central Carson City
- 9805 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV 89521: 19.3 miles north
About Carson City, Carson City
Carson City is Nevada's capital, an independent consolidated city tucked against the Sierra Nevada in Eagle Valley, named for frontier scout Kit Carson. Founded in 1858 and boosted by the 1859 Comstock Lode silver strike, it kept its compact 19th-century downtown and remains a government town where the Nevada Day parade still marks statehood every autumn.
History of Carson City
- Abraham Curry purchased Eagle Station in 1858 and renamed the site Carson City, betting it would become a territorial capital; the name honors mountain man and explorer Kit Carson.
- The 1859 discovery of the Comstock Lode silver strike in the nearby mountains fueled rapid growth.
- When Nevada became a state in 1864, Carson City was confirmed as the permanent state capital.
Landmarks and Places in Carson City
- The Nevada State Capitol, an 1870s sandstone building at the heart of downtown.
- The former Carson City Mint, now the Nevada State Museum, which struck coins bearing the distinctive 'CC' mint mark.
- The Nevada State Railroad Museum, home to historic Virginia and Truckee locomotives and cars.
The Carson City Economy
- State and local government dominate employment as Nevada's seat of government.
- Top employers include the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation, the Nevada Department of Corrections, and Western Nevada College.
- Casinos such as Casino Fandango and Gold Dust West support tourism and hospitality.
Community Life in Carson City
- The Nevada Day Parade, a tradition since 1938, celebrates statehood (October 31) with marching bands, floats, equestrian groups, historical displays, and even Burning Man art cars.
Local reference: en.wikipedia.org, www.nevadaday.com, visitcarsoncity.com
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