Silver Springs in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Fort Churchill National Historic Landmark
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024
1. Fort Churchill National Historic Landmark Marker
Fort Churchill has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1933
This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1962
Erected 1962 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 39° 17.656′ N, 119° 16.068′ W. Marker is in Silver Springs, Nevada, in Lyon County. It can be reached from Fort Churchill Road. The marker is located near the museum in Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Silver Springs NV 89429, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Pony Express (a few steps from this marker); Fort Churchill Historic State Monument (a few steps from this marker); Field Artillery Caisson (a few steps from this marker); Field Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Post Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Commander's Office (about 600 feet away); Laundresses' Quarters (about 600 feet away); Storehouses (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Springs.
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024
2. Fort Churchill National Historic Landmark Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
