Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Nevada Brewery

Photographed by Matthew J Ebert

1. Nevada Brewery Marker

Inscription. The earliest known breweries in Virginia City were the Nevada Brewery and the Virginia Brewery both founded between 1860 and 1861. The Nevada Brewery House on this site was not only the first, but the last to cease operations, closing its doors in 1913. Virginia City was blessed with eleven breweries including the Philadelphia, St. Louis, Union, Washoe, California, Carson, Eagle, Pacific, and Washington, all of which contributed to its famous hard drinking history.

Erected 1971 by Julia C Bulette Chapter 1864, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 39° 18.698′ N, 119° 38.543′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. It is at the intersection of Mill Street and P Street, on the right when traveling east on Mill Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 355 Mill Street, Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is 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: St. Mary Louise Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Consolidated Virginia & California Pan Mill (approx. ¼ mile away); The Big Bonanza (approx. ¼ mile away); C & C Mining Works (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chinatown (approx. 0.3 miles away); V & T, 1869 - 1950 (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named St. Mary Louise Hospital (approx. 0.3 miles away); Captain Edward Faris Storey (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.

Regarding Nevada Brewery. This plaque was originally on display inside the Nevada Brewery building. It was inside the brewery on Mill Road (6 Mile Canyon) - unmounted. In 1983 fire destroyed the building. The plaque was retrieved from the ashes. Re-mounted in 6027 (2022 CE).

Photographed by Matthew J Ebert

2. Nevada Brewery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2022, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2022, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.