Genoa in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Genoa Church

Genoa Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009

1. Genoa Church Marker

Inscription. Built by volunteers to replace the church destroyed in the Terrible Fire of 1910, this pioneer refuge served the town for town meetings as well as church services for many years. The bell tower and porch were added in 1978 by volunteers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 39° 0.24′ N, 119° 50.82′ W. Marker is in Genoa, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is on Nixon Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 Nixon Street, 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. Lillian Virgin Finnegan (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas Lodge #12, F& AM (within shouting distance of this marker); The General Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express (about 300 feet away); John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson (about 300 feet away); The Jackass Express (about 300 feet away); Genoa (about 300 feet away); Old Genoa Bar (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Genoa.

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Genoa Community Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009

2. Genoa Community Church and Marker

Marker is located to the left of the entrance doors.

Genoa Church Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009

3. Genoa Church Bell Tower

Genoa Community Church Sign at Front of Property image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009

4. Genoa Community Church Sign at Front of Property

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,175 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.