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

The General Store

Photographed by Lance C. Johnson, March 30, 2021

1. The General Store Marker

Inscription. In 1877, John H Davis had this building constructed as a new location for his existing store nearby. The general store was an integral part of 1800s era towns like Genoa and supplied dried goods, food and other necessities to the growing Nevada Territory. Davis died 1878 before he was able to move into his new location. This building operated as a general store, apothecary and community landmark for many years, and has been an antique store owned by the Bommarito family since 1970.

Erected 2020 by Snowshoe Thompson 1827 Chapter, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 39° 0.202′ N, 119° 50.789′ W. Marker is in Genoa, Nevada, in Douglas County. It is on Main Street north of Mill Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2286 Main Street, Genoa NV 89411, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada,

in the Lake Tahoe Basin,

and in Greater Reno Area.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Douglas Lodge #12, F& AM (a few steps from this marker); The Jackass Express (a few steps from this marker); Old Genoa Bar (a few steps from this

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marker); Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); The Territorial Enterprise & the Telegraph (within shouting distance of this marker); Nevada’s First Newspaper (within shouting distance of this marker); Lillian Virgin Finnegan (within shouting distance of this marker); Originally – The Raycraft Dance Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Genoa.

Photographed by Lance C Johnson, March 28, 2021

2. The General Store Marker

The General Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023

3. The General Store

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023

4. The General Store

Marker is visible on the far left side of the building.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023

5. The General Store

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 30, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. 2. submitted on March 28, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 15, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.