The Elko County Courthouse |
Students are treated to a guided tour through the Elko County Courthouse to learn all about its rich history.
In 1910, the Elko County commissioners voted to build a new courthouse. The two-story structure, designed by William H. Weeks and built by the Sellman brothers of western Nevada, cost $150,000. The courthouse is on the site of its predecessor. It is a Neo-Classical building with a shallow dome and a two-story pedimented portico supported by Doric columns. A balustrade follows the roof line and accentuated an ornate cornice. |
The California Trail Interpretive CenterBetween 1841 and 1869, up to 250,000 people sold their belongings, packed wagons, and set out for California. Learn the stories of the pioneers who endured the 2,000 mile trek; some seeking land, some gold, others seeking adventure, and some for reasons we may never know.
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Northeastern Nevada MuseumThe Northeastern Nevada Museum features both art and history exhibits as well as extensive wildlife habitat dioramas. Six different galleries occupy more than 20,000 square feet. There is something interesting for everyone at the museum.
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The Western Folklife CenterOur exhibitions, educational programs, national radio and television programs, research and preservation projects, and our premier event, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, explore and give voice to traditional and dynamic cultures of the American West.
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