1860s silver boomtown near Nevada's geographic center and a landmark stop on US-50 (the Loneliest Road). Once rivaled Virginia City in mineral output; Stokes Castle, multiple National Register buildings, and historic churches survive in a living small town of ~200.
Field facts
| Region | Lander County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.4933, -117.0695 |
| Era | 1862 silver rush |
| Peak Pop. | ~10,000 (1860s) |
| Access | Paved (US-50) |
| Landmark | Stokes Castle (1897) |
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