The Governor's Mansion
Reno architect George A. Ferris designed this neo-classical mansion, which cost $22,700. It is the only home ever built for Nevada's highest elected official. In July, 1909, acting Governor Denver Dickerson and his wife Una became the first residents of the mansion. Two months later, June Dickerson was born here.
From 1909 to 1999, sixteen families have occupied the mansion. In 2000, First Lady Dema Guinn began a re-vitalization of the grounds. Private funds supported many of the improvements, including this fence extension donated by Steel Engineers, Inc., Las Vegas and Blue Mountain Steel, Inc., Carson City
Erected by Governor and Mrs. Kenny C. Guinn. Denver S. Dickerson. State Historic Preservation Office. (Marker Number 259.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 39° 10.036′ N, 119° 46.381′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. It is at the intersection of Mountain Street and West Robinson Street, on the left when traveling north on Mountain Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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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, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bliss Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Orion Clemens House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Peters Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stewart-Nye Residence (approx. Ό mile away); Methodist Church of Carson City (approx. Ό mile away); Old Globe Saloon (approx. 0.3 miles away); The United States Mint Carson City, Nevada (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson City.
Also see . . . Nevada Governor's Mansion. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of historic Places Nomination
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 869 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
