Genoa in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Nevada’s First Newspaper
Territorial Enterprise
Was founded at Genoa
December 8, 1858
Mark Twain
Began his career as
A writer on its staff
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Placed December 8, 1938
University of Nevada
Press Club
Erected 1938 by University of Nevada, Press Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1792.
Location. 39° 0.214′ N, 119° 50.756′ W. Marker is in Genoa, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of Genoa Lane and Main Street (Nevada Route 206), on the left when traveling west on Genoa Lane. Marker is on a concrete pillar. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Genoa NV 89411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express (a few steps from this marker); We Made It! The End of the Great Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson (within shouting distance of this marker); About Your Journey... (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas Lodge #12, F& AM (within shouting distance of this marker); The Journey Through Nevada (within shouting distance of this marker); The Prairie Schooner (within shouting distance of this marker); The General Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Genoa.
Also see . . .
1. A Paper is Born. History of the Territorial Enterprise, by Lucius Beebe (Submitted on July 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Mark Twain and the Territorial Enterprise. (Submitted on July 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Additional commentary.
1. Marker Moved
The marker was repositioned when the street corner was reconstructed.
— Submitted May 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Additional keywords. Mark Twain
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,423 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 5. submitted on July 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on July 29, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.