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Revision as of 18:53, 19 March 2014

Fort Homestead (1860-1860) - A Pyramid Lake Paiute War Fort first established in 1860 in Silver City, Storey County, Nevada. Abandoned in 1860. Also Known as Silver City Fort.

Fort Homestead On Gold Hill
Fort Homestead Cannon
Fort Homestead Site, Train Tunnel Below

History of Fort Homestead

Established in 1860 during the Pyramid Lake Paiute War as a protective circular stone earthwork on Gold Hill in Silver City, Nevada.

Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the conflict in 1860. Used for ceremonial occasions.

Current Status

Private property Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada.


USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 848376


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Location: Silver City, Storey County, Nevada.

Maps & Images

Lat: 39.2929792 Long: -119.6554671

  • Multi Maps from ACME
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  • Elevation: 6,161'

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Visited: 18 Mar 2014

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