Fort Homestead

Fort Homestead (1860-1860) - A Piute 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

History of Fort Homestead

Established in 1860 during the Piute 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'

Sources:

Links:

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

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