Silver Springs in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Guard House
| | Fort Churchill State Historic Park | |
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024
1. Guard House Marker
Located in this isolated position on the south side of the grounds, construction of the guard house was completed in the spring of 1861. The building's two front rooms served as an office and as quarters for the guard on duty while the cell block contained four 7-foot x 4-foot cells. During the life of the fort, this building held assorted deserters, drunkards, brawlers, thieves, and other criminals.
Erected by Nevada State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 39° 17.505′ N, 119° 16.249′ W. Marker is in Silver Springs, Nevada, in Lyon County. It can be reached from Fort Churchill Road. Marker along fort ruins trail. 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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Finished Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barracks and Mess Halls (about 600 feet away); Laundresses' Quarters (about 700 feet away); Storehouses (about 700 feet away); Commander's Office (about 700 feet away); Officers' Quarters (about 800 feet away); Fort Churchill National Historic Landmark (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Springs.
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024
2. Guard House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 14 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.
