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DAR Historical Markers in Nevada

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 Garcés
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, 2002

The Gables
Blanche Sprague House

Goldfield, 2010

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