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

Hans Meyer–Kassel

Artist of Nevada

Hans Meyers–Kassel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023

1. Hans Meyers–Kassel Marker

Inscription.
After a long odyssey from Germany Hans Meyer-Kassel and his wife Maria fell in love with Genoa and settled here in 1945. They became an integral part of this community residing here until their deaths. From the haven of his studio just up the road Hans painted many of his finest works including, Carson Valley and Nevada landscapes. Portraits of Nevada and California governors as well as friends and neighbors. And exquisite still life floral paintings. The painting etched on this monument was created by Hans to commemorate the centennial of Nevada’s first settlement at Genoa celebrated in 1951.

Hans
Born 1872. Germany
Died 1952, Genoa, Nevada

Maria
Born 1898. Germany
Died 1984. Genoa, Nevada

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 39° 0.293′ N, 119° 50.757′ W. Marker is in Genoa, Nevada, in Douglas County. It is on Main Street south of Fifth Street, on the right when traveling south. The black granite marker is on the lawn of the Genoa Courthouse Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2304 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: Judge Daniel Webster Virgin (here, next to this marker); The Pony Express (a few steps from this marker); John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson (a few steps from this marker); Genoa (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Welcome to Mormon Station State Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Carson Trail - Original Mormon Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Mormon Station State Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Campbell Property (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Genoa.

Also see . . . Hans Meyer-Kassel Virtual Exhibit. Nevada Historical Society

"These images span Meyer-Kassel’s career and represent several different artistic genres and styles."

(Submitted on October 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Hans Meyer–Kassel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023

2. Hans Meyer–Kassel Marker

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023

3. Hans Meyer–Kassel Marker

The marker is on the lawn to the left of the courthouse museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.