Elko in Elko County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Elko County High School
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 16, 2007
1. Elko County High School Marker
In 1895, Nevada established the County High School Act. Built in 1896, this was the first school building in Nevada to be constructed under this act. The structure served as the Elko County Library from 1917 to 1974, when the county offices located here.
Erected 1978 by Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 40° 50.048′ N, 115° 45.789′ W. Marker is in Elko, Nevada, in Elko County. It is on Court Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 569 Court Street, Elko NV 89801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Elko Country. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers
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Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 16, 2007
2. Former Elko County High School
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,878 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
