Nevada History

Discover Nevada’s History

Nevada is a state rich in history and culture. Nevada’s Sesquicentennial is the perfect occasion to learn about and celebrate Nevada’s one of a kind and diverse history. Follow the links below to discover more about Nevada’s incredible past.

• Search the Nevada State Library Catalog
• Ask An Archivist
• Frequently Asked Questions  – Nevada symbols, population, natural resources, etc.
• Historic Places
• Famous Nevadans
• Native Americans
• Nevada Census Database
• State Emblems
• Historic Maps
• Exploring Nevada
• Travel Nevada
• Historical Photographs
• Women in Nevada History
• Nevada Agriculture
• The Newlands Project
• Truckee-Carson Irrigation District History
• Story of Hoover Dam
• Las Vegas and Water in the West, UNLV
• Images of Lake Tahoe Digital Exhibit, UNR
• Tahoe Resources Digital Exhibit, UNR
• Myths & Truths
• History of Mining
• Online Nevada Encyclopedia
• Nevada Kids Page
• Nevada Observer
• Nevada Association of Counties History
• Geocaching
• Clark County School District Archive Committee