First Washoe County seat (1861–1871) on the north shore of Washoe Lake, founded 1860 as a lumber and ore-milling camp serving the Comstock. Once lined with mills, stores, a courthouse, and newspapers; declined after the V&T Railroad and the county-seat move to Reno left stone and foundation ruins amid modern Washoe Valley development.
Field facts
| Region | Washoe County, NV |
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| Coordinates | 39.3202, -119.8096 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| County | Washoe |
| Founded | 1860 |
| County seat | 1861–1871 (moved to Reno) |
| Role | Comstock lumber & ore milling |
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