Silver Springs in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fort Churchill Historic State Monument

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024

1. Fort Churchill Historic State Monument Marker

Inscription.
This plaque commemorates the efforts of the Nevada Sagebrush Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to preserve the integrity of Nevada's first and largest military outpost.

Two hundred acres of the original, military reservation were granted to the state of Nevada by the federal government on October 5, 1932, Nevada, in turn, deeded the land and buildings on April, 30,1934 to the Nevada Sagebrush Chapter, DAR, to hold in trust for the state and as custodian for the perpetuation and preservation thereof.

By deed pursuant to trust, dated February 13, 1931, title to Fort Churchill, was reconveyed to the state of Nevada, that it might, by official, proclamation, be designated a state historic monument.

Plaque dedicated October 22, 1957

Erected by Nevada Sagebrush Chapter Daughters of American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 3, 1932.

Location. 39° 17.662′ N, 119° 16.068′ W. Marker is

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in Silver Springs, Nevada, in Lyon County. It can be reached from Fort Churchill Road. The marker is 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 and monument 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 New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Pony Express (here, next to this marker); Fort Churchill National Historic Landmark (a few steps from this marker); Field Artillery Caisson (a few steps from this marker); Field Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Commander's Office (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Laundresses' Quarters (about 600 feet away); Storehouses (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Fort Churchill Historic State Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024

2. Fort Churchill Historic State Monument

of all markers in Silver Springs.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on December 24, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.