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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.
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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 |
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