Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Orion Clemens House
Photographed by Melissa H Spease, September 10, 2025
1. Orion Clemens House Marker
Orion Clemens, secretary to territorial Governor James W. Nye, lived in this house with his wife, Mollie, from 1864 to 1866. Samuel, his brother who was a reporter for the Territorial Enterprise, stayed here periodically until leaving the territory in May 1864. He became famous as Mark Twain.
Erected by State Historic Preservation Office. (Marker Number #78.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 39° 10′ N, 119° 46.176′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. It is at the intersection of North Division Street and West Spear Street, on the right when traveling south on North Division Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 N Division Street, Carson City NV 89703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Peters Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Globe Saloon (about 600 feet away); The United States Mint Carson City, Nevada (about 700 feet away); Nevada Pony Express Centennial Reenactment Riders Monument (about 700 feet away); "Pony" Bob Haslam (about 700 feet away); Lincoln Highway (about 700 feet away); The United States Mint at Carson City, Nevada (about 700 feet away); Bliss Mansion (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson City.
Photographed by Melissa H Spease, September 10, 2025
2. Orion Clemens House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2025, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2025, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
