Nevada DAR Historical Markers

 

As part of its historical preservation endeavors, the DAR in Nevada over the years has placed markers in places of historical significance.  Click on the marker name to see photos of these markers, a description of the historical significance of the marker location, and directions regarding how to locate the marker. 

 

Pioneer Fording Site and First Bridge Built
Virginia Street Bridge
Reno, 1930

 
Washington Bicentennial Tree
University of Nevada Campus
Reno, 1932

 
George Washington Elm Tree
State Capitol Grounds
Carson City, 1932

 
Padre Francisco Garces
Lorenzi Park Rose Garden
Las Vegas, 1954
 
Ophir Mill and Town Site
Washoe Valley, 1961
 
Nevada Pioneers
Huffaker Cemetery
Washoe County, 1965
 
Fort Churchill
Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Silver Springs, 1967

 
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Reno Convention Center
Reno, 1970
 
Franktown Settlement
Washoe Valley, 1971

 
Park Collection
Lost City Museum
Overton