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Historic Sites You Can See from the Car in Washoe County, NV

Listed sites near you that can be read and seen from the roadside or a short level walk, for visitors who cannot manage long distances on foot.

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There is no shortage of things to do around Washoe County, NV. There is a shortage of things that leave you knowing something you did not know at breakfast. Washoe County is one of 16 counties in Nevada.

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On the record near Washoe County, NV

The 12 nearest

126 listed historic sites on the record within 30 miles of Washoe County, NV. 75 listed sites carry Washoe County as their county.

Rainier Brewing Company Bottling Plantunder a mile from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 1980National Register of Historic Places
Field Matron's Cottageunder a mile from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 2003National Register of Historic Places
Neveda-California-Oregon Railway Locomotive House and Machine Shopunder a mile from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 1983National Register of Historic Places
Bethel AME Parsonageunder a mile from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 2026National Register of Historic Places
Pincolini Hotelunder a mile from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 1984National Register of Historic Places
Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad Depotunder a mile from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 1980National Register of Historic Places
Reno National Bank--First Interstate Bankunder a mile from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 1986National Register of Historic Places
Vachina Apartments--California Apartmentsunder a mile from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 1986National Register of Historic Places
Reno Southern Pacific Railroad Depotunder a mile from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 2012National Register of Historic Places
Morrill Hall, University of Nevada/Renounder a mile from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 1974National Register of Historic Places
MacKay School of Mines Building1.0 miles from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Washoe County Courthouse1.0 miles from the center of Washoe County · Building · Reno · listed 1986National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Washoe County, NV. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Drive-Up Historic Sites in Washoe County, step by step

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Set the loop so you never double back
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Check pull-offs and parking at each stop
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Read the record for each stop before you arrive
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Pull over safely, step out, and see it in person
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Collect the stops and save the loop for another season

What people in Washoe County, NV ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Washoe County, NV?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Washoe County, NV and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Washoe County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Washoe County, NV the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Washoe County, NV are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.