Virginia City, NV
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About Virginia City
- • Lester D. Moors, a Nevada assemblyman, was born in Virginia City.
- • The Territorial Enterprise newspaper, where Mark Twain began, originated here.
- • The Comstock Lode silver strike put Virginia City on the map in 1859.
- • Underground tunnels and mines honeycomb the area beneath the town's streets.
- • The Great Fire of 1875 destroyed much of the city, leading to rebuilding.
- • Named for James "Old Virginny" Finney; established in 1859, incorporated in 1864.
- • Its population is about 855, a fraction of its boomtown peak.
- • The city sits at 6,200 feet, offering panoramic views of the high desert.
- • Tourism and historic preservation drive the economy, attracting visitors.
- • A visit evokes a feeling of stepping back into the rough-and-tumble Old West.
- • The closest pro team is the Reno Aces minor league baseball team.
- • The University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack football team is a local sporting staple.