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

Veterans Day November 11th 1995

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2011

1. Veterans Day November 11th 1995 Marker

Inscription. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of America’s victory in World War II. The people of Storey County, Nevada, dedicate this plaque to America’s sons and daughters who service in her armed forces make her free and kept her free.
Army – Navy – Air Force – Coast Guard

Erected 1995 by The People of Storey County.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 39° 18.991′ N, 119° 38.833′ W. Memorial is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. It is at the intersection of C Street (State Highway 341) and D Street, on the right when traveling north on C Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Silver Terrace Cemeteries (a few steps from this marker); The Comstock Lode (within shouting distance of this marker); Life in Virginia City on the Comstock Lode (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jewish Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Mary Jane Simpson (approx. ¼ mile away); V & T, 1869 - 1950 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Consolidated Virginia & California Pan Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Captain Edward Faris Storey (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. John Pearson (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2011

2. Veterans Day November 11th 1995 Marker

Virginia City's Silver Terraces Cemetery is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.