Historical Sites Near Me in Elko, nv
Buckaroo Hall Of Fame and Heritage Museum
30 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca, NV
The word "Buckaroo" is descended ("Anglo-Speak!" or, Anglicized pronunciation) that evolved from the Spanish word "Vaquero" which means fine horseman and cowman ("v" is... Read More
Humboldt Museum
175 Museum Avenue, Winnemucca, NV
Mission Statement:
The theme adopted by the North Central Nevada Historical Society will illustrate that its purpose is "to bring the past into the present, and future,... Read More
Goldwell Open Air Museum
1 Golden Street, Beatty, NV
Mission
To preserve, present, and encourage artistic exploration in and of the Amargosa Desert–an evocative landscape along the eastern edge of Death Valley National... Read More
Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park
HC-61, Austin, NV
Berlin, a turn-of-the-century mining town, is preserved in a state of arrested decay. A trail through the town site tells the story of Berlin and its mine. Ichthyosaurs (pronounced... Read More
Central Nevada Museum
1900 Logan Field Road, Tonopah, NV
History of the Central Nevada Museum:
The Central Nevada Museum was founded in 1981 by the Central Nevada Historical Society.
Construction was financed... Read More
Spring Valley State Park
HC 74, Pioche, NV
About Spring Valley
Volcanic tuff and sediment give Spring Valley State Park a beautiful light-gray, pink and white backdrop. A popular area for boating, swimming and... Read More
Lincoln County Historical Museum
63 Main Street, Pioche, NV
Cathedral Gorge State Park
111 Cathedral Gorge State Park Road, Panaca, NV
Cathedral Gorge State Park is located in a long, narrow valley in southeastern Nevada, where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay. The park’s beauty began... Read More
Beaver Dam State Park
Experience the peaceful splendor that is Beaver Dam State Park. The deep canyons, flowing streams, waterfalls, pinyon, juniper and ponderosa forests of Beaver Dam have beckoned people for... Read More
Buckland Station State Park
10050 Hwy 95A, Silver Springs, NV
About Buckland Station:
Built in 1870 from materials from Fort Churchill, an army base that was abandoned in 1869, Buckland Station was a Pony Express stop, a supplier for... Read More
Fort Churchill State Historic Park
10000 Highway 95A, Silver Springs, NV
About Fort Churchill:
An integral part of the history of Nevada and the American West, Fort Churchill was built in 1861 to provide protection for early settlers and guard... Read More
Kershaw - Ryan State Park
300 Kershaw Canyon Road, Caliente, NV
Kershaw-Ryan State Park is situated in a colorful, scenic canyon at the northern end of Rainbow Canyon in eastern Nevada. Steep canyon walls tower to 700 feet and overlook a long, narrow... Read More
Elgin Schoolhouse Historic Site
Pennsylvania Canyon Rd, Caliente, NV
About Elgin Schoolhouse
Several generations of children were educated in this one-room school, which covered grades one through eight from 1922 through 1967. In 1924,... Read More
Dayton State Park
825 US Hwy 50 East, Dayton, NV
At the foot of the Virginia Range, on the banks of the Carson River, Dayton State Park is rich in picturesque beauty as well as gold and silver mining history. The park features the remains of... Read More
Comstock Firemens Museum
125 South "C" Street, Virginia City, NV
Admission
Admission is free, but we appreciate your kind donation.
Dates and Hours of Operation
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.,... Read More
Fourth Ward School Museum
537 South “C†Street, Virginia City, NV
Mission Statement:
To preserve, promote, and maintain the historic Fourth Ward School as a museum and as an accessible community cultural center through a... Read More
