Online Highways Home > Nevada > Carson City Carson City, the State Capital, is located in Carson City just south of Reno, between Fallon and the California state line in the Western Region of the state. It lies along U.S. Highway 50 on the banks of the Carson River, near Washoe Lake and Lake Tahoe. The city, named after frontiersman Kit Carson, was laid out in 1858 on the Eagle Station site, a trading post erected in 1851. A miners supply depot, the town gained status with the 1859 Comstock Lode discovery and became the railroad terminus for removing the ore. In 1861, at the birth of the Nevada Territory, the city was designated the capital; in 1864 it became the state capital. Today Carson City, population 52,457, is a mining and agricultural trading hub. State government employs the most residents and tourism is an economic contributor. Area attractions include the ghost town Virginia City, site of the Comstock Lode. The October Nevada Day Celebration commemorates the state s admission to the Union. Art Brewery Arts Center | Gary Robison Photography | Stewart Indian Cultural Center | Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Best Western Trailside Inn | Days Inn-Carson City | Hardman House Motor Inn | Motel Orleans | Education Children's Museum of Northern Nevada | Nevada Natural Resource Education | Western Nevada Community College | Restaurants, Cafes, Deli's, Bakeries Adele's Restaurant | Heidi's Family Restaurant-Carson City | Golf Eagle Valley Golf | Eagle Valley Golf Course | Empire Ranch Golf Course | Empire Ranch Golf Course | Hardman House | Silver Oak Golf Course | Sunridge Golf Club | History Gypsum Cave | Nevada State Capitol | Nevada State Museum | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Public Libraries Carson City Library | Motels, Hotels and Resorts Best Western Carson Station Hotel/Casino | Best Western Pinon Plaza Resort | Best Western Pinon Plaza Resort | Best Western Trailside Inn | Spooner Lake Cabins | Super 8 Carson City NV | Nevada State Parks Washoe Lake State Park | Residential and Commercial Real Estate Nevada Appraisal Services | Remax Real Estate | RV campgrounds and dealers Pinon Plaza RV Park | Science Carson City | Shopping Great Basin Gallery and Frame | Wings and Roses | Sports and Sporting Events Adventure Sports | Carson Nugget Gold Display | Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area | Spooner Summit Cross Country | Transportation Carson Airport | No Stress Express | Parker CarsonSTOLPORT | See more Nevada Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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monitron "Carson, paraphrasing Ben Folds: "I'm sorry, Mr. Jones, it's time.. to brush your teeth, and go to bed.""
lgzpr4 "Well..... more snow. Ft carson 2 hour delay already...."
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TammyMunson "speaking of Carson and delays .. If I have a dr appt at 9 on post , does that mean my appt is delayed by 2 hours too ?? #stupidquestions"
Rio_Roe "Mau ngasih liat bok tato gufi nya kali hehe :p RT @tashanderella: Aduh, knp sih si Carson pd saat meeting (cont) http://tl.gd/7mhok"
ChrystineMarie "No school tomorrow, YOMPS. Aye CARSON kiddos, hmu or @whoos_CJB if you wanna kick it."
WolverineTim "@Bearcatfan80 Well, that would be great to see out of Carson."
alistsociety "YOOOOOO i just found out my music professor was on the tonight show with johnny carson twice!!!"
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