History:Nevada
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Ongoing history project for Nevada. Politically neutral.
Follows: Nevada journalists, historians, politicians as encountered.
Also @historynevada
Follows: Nevada journalists, historians, politicians as encountered.
Also @historynevada
Boxing legend, the "Old Master" Joe Gans, who defeated Battling Nelson in 42 Rounds in Goldfield, NV in 1906, was born on Nov 25, 1874 in Baltimore, MD.
After boxing, he would open the Goldfield Hotel in Baltimore, named for the Nevada town. t.co/7PnlrpcnzP
After boxing, he would open the Goldfield Hotel in Baltimore, named for the Nevada town. t.co/7PnlrpcnzP
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Boxing legend, the "Old Master" Joe Gans, who defeated Battling Nelson in 42 Rounds in Goldfield, NV in 1906, was born on Nov 25, 1874 in Baltimore, MD.
After boxing, he would open the Goldfield Hotel in Baltimore, named for the Nevada town. t.co/7PnlrpcnzP
After boxing, he would open the Goldfield Hotel in Baltimore, named for the Nevada town. t.co/7PnlrpcnzP
It's first section built in 1911-12, Mount Rose Elementary School in Reno, NV was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 25, 1977. PDF: t.co/hZLW4Fbihr
Note: It is now called the Mount Rose K-8 School of Languages. t.co/pnNXtUJFA9
Note: It is now called the Mount Rose K-8 School of Languages. t.co/pnNXtUJFA9
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It's first section built in 1911-12, Mount Rose Elementary School in Reno, NV was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 25, 1977. PDF: t.co/hZLW4Fbihr
Note: It is now called the Mount Rose K-8 School of Languages. t.co/pnNXtUJFA9
Note: It is now called the Mount Rose K-8 School of Languages. t.co/pnNXtUJFA9
The first Nevada Territory Legislature passed an Act on Nov 25, 1861 to set Carson City as the permanent seat of government. Of course, it has remained so for 162 years now. t.co/zjXnCgBvj8
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The first Nevada Territory Legislature passed an Act on Nov 25, 1861 to set Carson City as the permanent seat of government. Of course, it has remained so for 162 years now. t.co/zjXnCgBvj8
I found this tidbit from the front page of the Nov 25, 1931 Las Vegas Age. A Reverend out of Rock Island, IL called Thanksgiving Day football a "form of sacrilege." t.co/pfV9tndUVV
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I found this tidbit from the front page of the Nov 25, 1931 Las Vegas Age. A Reverend out of Rock Island, IL called Thanksgiving Day football a "form of sacrilege." t.co/pfV9tndUVV
Horseshoer by trade, arrived in Nevada in 1899, and Washoe County Sheriff (1905-13, 1915-21), Charles P Ferrel was born on Nov 25, 1863 in Salem, OR. He was elected as Sheriff for a total of seven two-year terms. t.co/xwONpEZipa t.co/GZPbpBFSio
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Horseshoer by trade, arrived in Nevada in 1899, and Washoe County Sheriff (1905-13, 1915-21), Charles P Ferrel was born on Nov 25, 1863 in Salem, OR. He was elected as Sheriff for a total of seven two-year terms. t.co/xwONpEZipa t.co/GZPbpBFSio
Great satellite image from NASA including snow-covered northern Nevada from Nov 25, 2010. t.co/df57wtMTlR
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Great satellite image from NASA including snow-covered northern Nevada from Nov 25, 2010. t.co/df57wtMTlR
On Nov 24, 1922 in Santa Fe, NM, representatives of 7 states signed the Colorado River Compact agreement governing non-recreational water use apportionment. Gov James Scrugham (in the middle) signed for Nevada, part of the "lower Colorado River division." tinyurl.com/33nnnf78
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
On Nov 24, 1922 in Santa Fe, NM, representatives of 7 states signed the Colorado River Compact agreement governing non-recreational water use apportionment. Gov James Scrugham (in the middle) signed for Nevada, part of the "lower Colorado River division." tinyurl.com/33nnnf78
Former Las Vegas Metro Police Sheriff (1995-2003) and (a couple of months after his retirement from Metro) VP of Security for Wynn Resorts, and wig stand craftsman, Jerry Keller was born on Nov 24, 1946 in Las Vegas, NV. tinyurl.com/4f238ud8 tinyurl.com/2vyey89p
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Former Las Vegas Metro Police Sheriff (1995-2003) and (a couple of months after his retirement from Metro) VP of Security for Wynn Resorts, and wig stand craftsman, Jerry Keller was born on Nov 24, 1946 in Las Vegas, NV. tinyurl.com/4f238ud8 tinyurl.com/2vyey89p
Thomas Dron wed Louise Moss in Tonopah, NV on Nov 24, 1902. Tonopah Bonanza Marriage notice attached. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in Austin, NV in 1952. That article is from the Dec 21, 1952 Nevada State Journal. t.co/oTPfH9SnWl
Note: Thomas Dron died in 1955.
Note: Thomas Dron died in 1955.
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Thomas Dron wed Louise Moss in Tonopah, NV on Nov 24, 1902. Tonopah Bonanza Marriage notice attached. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in Austin, NV in 1952. That article is from the Dec 21, 1952 Nevada State Journal. t.co/oTPfH9SnWl
Note: Thomas Dron died in 1955.
Note: Thomas Dron died in 1955.
On his 3rd Expedition, on Nov 24, 1845 at Walker Lake, Cpt John C Frémont sent most of his team south along the Walker River (including Joseph Walker) while the rest of his team (incl Kit Carson) set out for Sutter's Fort, CA via the Truckee River route. t.co/6Mf8Ll7hv7
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
On his 3rd Expedition, on Nov 24, 1845 at Walker Lake, Cpt John C Frémont sent most of his team south along the Walker River (including Joseph Walker) while the rest of his team (incl Kit Carson) set out for Sutter's Fort, CA via the Truckee River route. t.co/6Mf8Ll7hv7
Opened in 1908, the Post Office in Morningstar, NV in Lyon County. west of Yerington, was changed on Nov 24, 1911 to Ludwig, NV, renamed for prospector, Indian fighter, and local mine founder, John Ludwig. The Post Office finally closed in 1932.
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Opened in 1908, the Post Office in Morningstar, NV in Lyon County. west of Yerington, was changed on Nov 24, 1911 to Ludwig, NV, renamed for prospector, Indian fighter, and local mine founder, John Ludwig. The Post Office finally closed in 1932.
The Nevada Academy of Sciences at the University of Nevada in Reno, NV was organized on Nov 24, 1903. t.co/whM2jqHuj2 In 1904, they studied "ground squirrels and other rodents." t.co/fIQiAnnmRW
From the Academy of Sciences came the Nevada Historical Society.
From the Academy of Sciences came the Nevada Historical Society.
November 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The Nevada Academy of Sciences at the University of Nevada in Reno, NV was organized on Nov 24, 1903. t.co/whM2jqHuj2 In 1904, they studied "ground squirrels and other rodents." t.co/fIQiAnnmRW
From the Academy of Sciences came the Nevada Historical Society.
From the Academy of Sciences came the Nevada Historical Society.
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The book "Dempsey in Nevada" by Distinguished Nevadan and journalist Guy Clifton (#RIP) on boxer Jack Dempsey's time in Nevada was published on Nov 24, 2007 by Jack Bacon & Co. t.co/nxR8orVw6e
The book "Dempsey in Nevada" by Distinguished Nevadan and journalist Guy Clifton (#RIP) on boxer Jack Dempsey's time in Nevada was published on Nov 24, 2007 by Jack Bacon & Co. t.co/nxR8orVw6e
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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The book "Dempsey in Nevada" by Distinguished Nevadan and journalist Guy Clifton (#RIP) on boxer Jack Dempsey's time in Nevada was published on Nov 24, 2007 by Jack Bacon & Co. t.co/nxR8orVw6e
The book "Dempsey in Nevada" by Distinguished Nevadan and journalist Guy Clifton (#RIP) on boxer Jack Dempsey's time in Nevada was published on Nov 24, 2007 by Jack Bacon & Co. t.co/nxR8orVw6e
Nevada Transit Company opened the three mile streetcar trolley line between Reno and Sparks, NV to the public on Nov 24, 1904, Thanksgiving Day. Almost 3,000 rode the 10 minute trip to Sparks that day. t.co/ih4J5iXDve
Note: It became the Reno Traction Co in 1906.
Note: It became the Reno Traction Co in 1906.
November 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Nevada Transit Company opened the three mile streetcar trolley line between Reno and Sparks, NV to the public on Nov 24, 1904, Thanksgiving Day. Almost 3,000 rode the 10 minute trip to Sparks that day. t.co/ih4J5iXDve
Note: It became the Reno Traction Co in 1906.
Note: It became the Reno Traction Co in 1906.
Arrived in Elko, NV as a locomotive engineer in 1910, became a lawyer in 1918 after an injury, Nevada Assemblyman (1929-33), and Nevada Attorney General (1951-55), William T Mathews was born on Nov 24, 1885 in La Veta, CO. t.co/bHzqdNQeol
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Arrived in Elko, NV as a locomotive engineer in 1910, became a lawyer in 1918 after an injury, Nevada Assemblyman (1929-33), and Nevada Attorney General (1951-55), William T Mathews was born on Nov 24, 1885 in La Veta, CO. t.co/bHzqdNQeol
Hijacked Northwest Orient plane out of Portland, OR landed in Reno, NV on Nov 24, 1971 to refuel, but its hijacker, D B Cooper, and about $200,000 in cash, were no longer on board. t.co/ItE0rlwmSc
Note: Of course, the search inspired at least one movie.
Note: Of course, the search inspired at least one movie.
November 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Hijacked Northwest Orient plane out of Portland, OR landed in Reno, NV on Nov 24, 1971 to refuel, but its hijacker, D B Cooper, and about $200,000 in cash, were no longer on board. t.co/ItE0rlwmSc
Note: Of course, the search inspired at least one movie.
Note: Of course, the search inspired at least one movie.
Pop Squires started a weather station at the train depot in 1905 to add value to his Las Vegas Age paper. In 1912, the weather station was moved behind the Las Vegas Age offices at 411 Fremont St.
On Nov 24, 1912, Squires became the "official" weather observer for Las Vegas. tinyurl.com/2p9pzvn5
On Nov 24, 1912, Squires became the "official" weather observer for Las Vegas. tinyurl.com/2p9pzvn5
November 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Pop Squires started a weather station at the train depot in 1905 to add value to his Las Vegas Age paper. In 1912, the weather station was moved behind the Las Vegas Age offices at 411 Fremont St.
On Nov 24, 1912, Squires became the "official" weather observer for Las Vegas. tinyurl.com/2p9pzvn5
On Nov 24, 1912, Squires became the "official" weather observer for Las Vegas. tinyurl.com/2p9pzvn5
According to the Nov 24, 1906 Las Vegas Age, the demand for meat in the Bullfrog and Greenwater districts was so great, that Las Vegas Mercantile "butchered day and night" to meet the demand.
November 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
According to the Nov 24, 1906 Las Vegas Age, the demand for meat in the Bullfrog and Greenwater districts was so great, that Las Vegas Mercantile "butchered day and night" to meet the demand.
University of Nevada, Reno Digital Collections includes this great photo of Southern Pacific Railroad Locomotive #3237 at the depot in Wabuska, NV on Nov 24, 1949. tinyurl.com/mt9vmrj9
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
University of Nevada, Reno Digital Collections includes this great photo of Southern Pacific Railroad Locomotive #3237 at the depot in Wabuska, NV on Nov 24, 1949. tinyurl.com/mt9vmrj9
On Nov 14, 1864, acting Nevada Governor James Nye, and acting Secretary of State Orion Clemens, proclaimed Nov 24, 1864 as a "day of public Thanksgiving and Prayer."
Note: Nye performed as Acting Governor until Governor-elect Blasdel was sworn in on Dec 5.
Note: Nye performed as Acting Governor until Governor-elect Blasdel was sworn in on Dec 5.
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
On Nov 14, 1864, acting Nevada Governor James Nye, and acting Secretary of State Orion Clemens, proclaimed Nov 24, 1864 as a "day of public Thanksgiving and Prayer."
Note: Nye performed as Acting Governor until Governor-elect Blasdel was sworn in on Dec 5.
Note: Nye performed as Acting Governor until Governor-elect Blasdel was sworn in on Dec 5.
Centennial Coliseum in Reno, NV was sold out for a "One Nite Only" Elvis Presley Thanksgiving Eve concert there on Nov 24, 1976. t.co/2W0LyFCM9Z
"If Elvis is 41 years old, his voice doesn't reflect it." - Pat O'Driscoll, Nevada State Journal
"If Elvis is 41 years old, his voice doesn't reflect it." - Pat O'Driscoll, Nevada State Journal
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Centennial Coliseum in Reno, NV was sold out for a "One Nite Only" Elvis Presley Thanksgiving Eve concert there on Nov 24, 1976. t.co/2W0LyFCM9Z
"If Elvis is 41 years old, his voice doesn't reflect it." - Pat O'Driscoll, Nevada State Journal
"If Elvis is 41 years old, his voice doesn't reflect it." - Pat O'Driscoll, Nevada State Journal
Founder of the Montgomery Mining District in Esmeralda County, NV and co-founder of Shoshone-Montgomery Mine in the Bullfrog Mining District in Nye County, Ernest A “Bob” Montgomery was born Nov 24, 1863 in Toronto, Canada. t.co/4SYXdBycnY
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Founder of the Montgomery Mining District in Esmeralda County, NV and co-founder of Shoshone-Montgomery Mine in the Bullfrog Mining District in Nye County, Ernest A “Bob” Montgomery was born Nov 24, 1863 in Toronto, Canada. t.co/4SYXdBycnY
The Nov 24, 1906 Las Vegas Age reported that lots were on sale for the town site of Furnace in the Greenwater District. This is southeast of the Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley, CA.
Note: Water sold for $7.50-15.00 per barrel in the district then.
Note: Water sold for $7.50-15.00 per barrel in the district then.
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Nov 24, 1906 Las Vegas Age reported that lots were on sale for the town site of Furnace in the Greenwater District. This is southeast of the Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley, CA.
Note: Water sold for $7.50-15.00 per barrel in the district then.
Note: Water sold for $7.50-15.00 per barrel in the district then.
The Nov 24, 1874 Lyon County Times in Silver City, NV called a storm that overturned a few cabins and blew off roofs in Virginia City, "a genuine Washoe Zephyr." It also chastised "some wretch," likely from Dayton, for leaving his buggy team out in it. t.co/SkX0J9VKp9
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Nov 24, 1874 Lyon County Times in Silver City, NV called a storm that overturned a few cabins and blew off roofs in Virginia City, "a genuine Washoe Zephyr." It also chastised "some wretch," likely from Dayton, for leaving his buggy team out in it. t.co/SkX0J9VKp9
Merchant in Austin, NV, famous for his sack of flour auctioned multiple times for the benefit of Civil War veterans, Reuel Colt Gridley, 41, passed away in Stockton, CA on Nov 24, 1870. t.co/ptOYla0XmQ
Note: The statue is the Gridley Monument in the Stockton cemetery.
Note: The statue is the Gridley Monument in the Stockton cemetery.
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Merchant in Austin, NV, famous for his sack of flour auctioned multiple times for the benefit of Civil War veterans, Reuel Colt Gridley, 41, passed away in Stockton, CA on Nov 24, 1870. t.co/ptOYla0XmQ
Note: The statue is the Gridley Monument in the Stockton cemetery.
Note: The statue is the Gridley Monument in the Stockton cemetery.