Carson City Landmarks and Monuments

(Carson City, Nevada - NV, USA)

The list of important buildings that appear on the National Register of Historic Places is a surprisingly long one and Carson City is home to many interesting and old landmarks.

These include the Abraham Curry House, the Adams House, the Brougher Mansion, the Carson City Post Office, the Foreman-Roberts House, the Olcovich-Meyers House, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot. Also listed is the Nevada Governor's Mansion, which stands on the corner of West Robinson Street and North Mountain Street.

Forming the very heart of the city is the Nevada State Capitol Complex, which was completed in 1871 in a traditional grandiose Neoclassical Italianate style, in the shape of a cross, topped with an octagonal lantern and dome. The building costs of this famous landmark were in the region of US$170,000 and would have been even higher if free sandstone obtained from the Nevada State Prison quarry had not been sourced and used in the construction.

Nevada State Capitol Complex

Address: 101 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada (NV), 89701, USA
Tel: +1 775 687 4810
During the early years of the 20th century, it quickly became apparent that it would be necessary to extend and partially remodel the Nevada State Capitol Complex, and this ambitious project was completed by 1915, after using sandstone from the original quarry to ensure a good match in color. In 1937, the Supreme Court was relocated close by, followed in 1971 by the Nevada Legislature. The capitol is without question the city's number one landmark and now makes an appearance on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors who are lucky enough to look around the interior of the building will appreciate the old artifacts displayed on the second floor, as well as the numerous portraits and antiquities.
Open hours: self-guided tours, Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00; guided tours by advanced appointment (between two weeks and three months in advance)
Admission: free

Sarah Winnemucca Statue

Address: 101 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada (NV), 89701, USA
This statue stands on North Carson Street and commemorates the life of the renowned female Native American activist Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins (1844 to 1891). During her life, she was educated right here in Carson City and later famously became the very first Native American woman to publish a book in English, which was an autobiographical-themed story entitled 'Life Among the Piutes - Their Wrongs and Claims'. Just over a century after her death, in 1993, Sarah was listed as an important author in the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Nevada Governor's Mansion

Address: 606 North Mountain Street, Carson City, Nevada (NV), 89703, USA
Tel: +1 775 882 2333
The Nevada Governor's Mansion serves as the state governor's official residence during his term in office and was constructed between the years of 1908 and 1909 in a Classical Revival style, complete with portico and columns, on land purchased by the state for just US$10. The following year the house was opened to the general public on New Year's Day (in 1910) and today, continues to open its doors to the public each October, when guided tours are offered.
Open hours: guided tours on last Saturday in October - 14:00 to 16:00
Admission: free

Snow Valley Peak

Address: Carson Range, Carson City, Nevada (NV), USA
A major mountain peak dominating much of the Carson Range, the Snow Valley Peak is the fifth-highest mountain in the range, after the Freel Peak, Mount Rose, Jobs Peak and the Slide Mountain. The peak of this natural landmark forms the highest vantage point in the entire city and is to be found within the city limits, where it measures in at more than 2,800 meters / 9,186 feet in height. It is possible to reach the peak by taking the Tahoe Rim Trail, which is accessible from the Spooner Lake Trailhead. On a clear day, you will be able to enjoy views as far as the Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Reno.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free