No sooner had the Pyramid Lake Indian Wars ended and fear of attack subsided in the Nevada Territory and on the Comstock in 1860, The American Civil … [Read more...] about Nevada?s contribution to the Civil War
The Dayton, Sutro and Carson Valley Railroad
The Dayton, Sutro & Carson Valley Railroad was a historic short line mining railroad that ran in the Dayton Valley in the late 1800s. The railroad … [Read more...] about The Dayton, Sutro and Carson Valley Railroad
Ice Fishing in Nevada
It has been a Cassinelli family tradition for several years to go ice fishing when the lakes and reservoirs are safe for ice fishing. Ice must be a … [Read more...] about Ice Fishing in Nevada
State History: Stagecoach Travel in Nevada
Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), traveled by stagecoach across the Territory of Nevada in 1860 with his brother, Orion. At that time, the most convenient … [Read more...] about State History: Stagecoach Travel in Nevada
Hank Monk: A stage driver to get you there on time
Very few images define the spirit of the Old West more than a colorful picture of a stage coach dashing through the spectacular scenery of the western … [Read more...] about Hank Monk: A stage driver to get you there on time
Nevada?s First Two Train Robberies Happened On Same Day
One of the first jobs I had after I left the ranch was as an engineering aide for the Nevada State Highway Department (Now NDOT) in 1962. I was … [Read more...] about Nevada?s First Two Train Robberies Happened On Same Day
Nevada?s First New Year?s Eve Dance
Nevada Gold was first discovered in 1849 by Abner Blackburn and several other placer miners at the mouth of Gold Canyon where it empties into the … [Read more...] about Nevada?s First New Year?s Eve Dance