Storey County Map, Nevada

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Storey County, Nevada

Storey County may be the smallest county in Nevada, but it packs a big punch. Located just east of Reno, it’s home to Virginia City, once the richest place in America.
This former boomtown still looks like it’s stuck in the 1870s, and that’s exactly how locals like it. Wooden sidewalks and saloons line the main street. It’s touristy, sure, but in a charming way.
The county’s named after a guy who got killed in a duel. How’s that for Wild West cred? These days, Storey County is reinventing itself with the massive Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. You can still pan for gold here, or take a ride on a historic V&T Railroad steam engine.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Storey County |
County Seat | Virginia City |
Population | Approximately 5,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Virginia City, Gold Hill, Lockwood, Mark Twain, Silver City |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 50, Nevada State Route 341 |
FIPS Code | 32-029 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 264 square miles (263 sq mi land, 1 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Washoe County (North), Lyon County (Southeast), Carson City (Southwest) |
Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone (PT) |
State | Nevada |
Coordinates | 39.3906° N, 119.6751° W |
Etymology | Named after Edward Farris Storey, a captain who died in the Pyramid Lake War |
Major Landmarks | Virginia City Historic District, Comstock Lode, Fourth Ward School Museum |
Website | Storey County Website |
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