Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Captain Edward Faris Storey
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 25, 2009
1. Captain Edward Faris Storey Marker
Edward Faris
Storey
for whom
Storey County
was named
1829 – 1860
Erected 1930 by Free and Accepted Masons.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 39° 18.96′ N, 119° 38.49′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. It can be reached from Cemetery Road. Gravesite and marker are located in the Masonic Cemetery at the Comstock Cemetery. Monument can be seen on top of the hill looking east from entrance gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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: Mary Jane Simpson (about 400 feet away); The Jewish Cemetery
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. John Pearson (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Captain Edward Faris Storey. Captain Storey was born in 1828 in Georgia. Prior to moving to California in 1852, he served time as a Texas Ranger and also served during the war with Mexico. After ranching in Tulare County in California he drove a herd of cattle to Virginia City in May 1860. At that time the Pyramid Lake War broke out with the neighboring Indians. He organized a militia company known as the “Virginia Rifles”. On June 2, 1860 this regiment took part in the second battle. Storey was killed in this battle.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 25, 2009
2. Captain Edward Faris Storey Monument and Gravesite
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 25, 2009
3. The Masonic Cemetery
Monument can be seen in the distance at the top of the hill.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,693 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
