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

American City

 
 
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Photographed by Matthew J Ebert, September 7, 2021
1. American City Marker
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American City was located west at the American Flat mining district, and by 1863 was a thriving town. In 1864 its promoters tried to secure the territorial capitol from Carson City by offering the government $50,000 to relocate there. The venture, and American City failed three years later after the legislature rejected the offer.
State Marker No. 16, Julia C. Bulette Chapter, E Clampus Vitus
June 18, 1983.
 
Erected 1983 by E Clampus Vitus, Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1983.
 
Location. 39° 16.3′ N, 119° 40.628′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. It is on Comstock Mine Road east of Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling east. 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,
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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jumbo (West Comstock) (within shouting distance of this marker); I.O.O.F. Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away); Gold Hill Brewery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Gold Hill Hotel (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Yellow Jacket Mine Fire (approx. 1.8 miles away); Silver Star Lodge # 5 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Assay Office and Justice Court (approx. 1.8 miles away); Maynard Block (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.
 
American City Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Matthew J Ebert
2. American City Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2023, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on December 28, 2023, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2023, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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Aug. 28, 2026