Minden in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Second Farmer's Bank of Carson Valley

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2009

1. Second Farmer's Bank of Carson Valley Marker

Inscription. The Second Farmer's Bank was constructed in 1918 and operated until 1968. The bank had sound financial resources for its size and in 1933, following a bank moratorium called by President Roosevelt, Farmer's Bank was among the first in the nation to reopen. The building has been used in movies and as a forest fire lookout station. Today it houses offices.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 38° 57.204′ N, 119° 45.828′ W. Marker is in Minden, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of Esmeralda Avenue and Fourth Street, on the right when traveling north on Esmeralda Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1597 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden NV 89423, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reed-Meneley Insurance (a few steps from this marker); Minden Dry Goods (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank of Nevada (within shouting distance of this marker); C.O.D. Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); A. F. Neidt House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); The Heidlberg (about 400 feet away); Henry Beck House (about 400 feet away); Douglas County World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minden.

More about this marker. The marker is located to the right of the door on the Esmeralda Street side of the building.

Second Farmer's Bank of Carson Valley Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2009

2. Second Farmer's Bank of Carson Valley Building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,025 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.