Genoa in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Nevada’s First Newspaper
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023
1. Nevada’s First Newspaper Marker
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. It 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.
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: 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 page online
Also see . . .
1. Territorial Enterprise. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 10, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Mark Twain - A Young Journalist and a Virginia City Duel. Trips into History website entry (Submitted on May 10, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009
2. Nevada’s First Newspaper Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009
3. Nevada’s First Newspaper Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023
4. Nevada’s First Newspaper Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009
5. Nevada’s First Newspaper Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009
6. Interpretive Panel at the Mormon Station State Historic Park Museum
Genoa’s First Newspaper
Genoa also saw the birth of one of Nevada’s earliest newspapers when Stephan A. Kinsey published a few issues of The Scorpion. This handwritten newspaper was founded and failed in 1857. The following year, the Territorial Enterprise began publication in Genoa and was the state’s first printed newspaper.
The paper later moved to Carson City, and from there to Virginia City, where it was to flourish and become famous as the sounding board for young Samuel Clemens, who won fame under the pen name of Mark Twain.
The paper later moved to Carson City, and from there to Virginia City, where it was to flourish and become famous as the sounding board for young Samuel Clemens, who won fame under the pen name of Mark Twain.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,705 times since then and 15 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.
