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: First settlement - Mormon trading post near Genoa | :First settlement - Mormon trading post near Genoa | ||
'''1849''': The first non-Indian settlement was made at Mormon Station (Genoa). | '''1849''': The first non-Indian settlement was made at Mormon Station (Genoa). | ||
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'''1850''': When Utah Territory was organized, almost all of present-day Nevada was included except the southern tip, which was then part of the New Mexico Territory. | '''1850''': When Utah Territory was organized, almost all of present-day Nevada was included except the southern tip, which was then part of the New Mexico Territory. | ||
'''1859''': The Comstock Lode of gold and silver was discovered at Virginia City, and many miners began coming from California. | '''1859''': The Comstock Lode of gold and silver was discovered at Virginia City, and many miners began coming from California. | ||
'''1859:''' Comstock Lode (Silver) | '''1859:''' Comstock Lode (Silver) | ||
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'''1861''': Congress created Nevada Territory. In 1862 the territory was enlarged by shifting the eastern boundary. | '''1861''': Congress created Nevada Territory. In 1862 the territory was enlarged by shifting the eastern boundary. | ||
'''1863''': Nevada became a state. In 1866 and 1867, more eastern land was gained from Utah Territory, and the southern tip was acquired from Arizona Territory. | '''1863''': Nevada became a state. In 1866 and 1867, more eastern land was gained from Utah Territory, and the southern tip was acquired from Arizona Territory. | ||
'''1864:''' (October 31,) Nevada became a state | '''1864:''' (October 31,) Nevada became a state | ||
'''1880-1890''': As the Comstock Lode declined, the states population fell from 62,000 to 47,000. | '''1880-1890''': As the Comstock Lode declined, the states population fell from 62,000 to 47,000. | ||
'''1900''': The discovery of silver at Tonopah, soon followed by gold strikes at Goldfield and the discovery of copper at Ely, led to a new mining boom that lasted until after World War I. | '''1900''': The discovery of silver at Tonopah, soon followed by gold strikes at Goldfield and the discovery of copper at Ely, led to a new mining boom that lasted until after World War I. | ||
An especially helpful source for studying the history of Nevada is Russell R. Elliott, ''History of Nevada'', 1973, Reprint (Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press, 1984; | An especially helpful source for studying the history of Nevada is Russell R. Elliott, ''History of Nevada'', 1973, Reprint (Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press, 1984; | ||
'''Online Resources''' | '''Online Resources''' | ||