Fort Homestead

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

History of Fort Homestead

Established in 1860 during the Pyramid Lake 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.

Current Status

No remains, Silver City, Storey County, Nevada.

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

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Location: Silver City, Storey County, Nevada. Maps & Images Lat: 39.2915790 Long: -119.6510119 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 6,161'

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Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Homestead
• NV Gen Web - Fort Homestead

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