36-526: Cold Springs Pony Express Station Ruins , in Churchill County, Nevada near Frenchman , are the ruins of a Pony Express station built in 1860 or 1861. The ruins were listed as a 9.9-acre (4.0 ha) historic site on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. In May 1860 the station keeper was killed, the station burned and the stock driven off. Robert Haslam was the rider who discovered
72-594: A Mexican–American War hero who was Inspector General of the U.S. Army in 1861. Churchill County was not organized until 1864, and its first county seat was Bucklands (which is now in Lyon County). In 1864 the county seat was moved to La Plata; in 1868 it was moved to Stillwater ; and in 1904 it was settled in its present position, Fallon . In the 19th century there were several attempts to eliminate Churchill County because of its small population, but Assemblyman Lemuel Allen stopped it on all occasions including convincing
108-512: A property in Nevada on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Churchill County, Nevada Churchill County is a county in the western U.S. state of Nevada . As of the 2020 census , the population was 25,516. Its county seat is Fallon . Named for Mexican–American War hero brevet Brigadier General Sylvester Churchill ,
144-445: A family was $ 56,106. Males had a median income of $ 45,319 versus $ 31,536 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,041. About 8.7% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. Although not so historically Republican as neighboring Douglas County , Lyon is nonetheless a powerfully Republican county. The last Democrat to carry
180-479: A female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 21.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.02. In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.10% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 25.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
216-406: A few weeks. On 15 October 1860, Richard Burton visited the station and saw it as a partially built station house without a roof. The Overland Mail Company line cut Cold Springs out from its route around July 1861 preferring a site west of present U. S. 50 . 39°23′25″N 117°51′16″W / 39.39025°N 117.85449°W / 39.39025; -117.85449 This article about
252-645: A home station from Raymond W. Settle and Mary Lund Settle in their jointly written book Saddles and Spurs: The Pony Express Saga (1972) . Considerable stone ruins of the station are there till date. Gun holes, bulky walls with windows, a fireplace , and the remaining corral can be still seen close by the station. This construction contains no roof as described by Sir Richard Francis Burton after his visit in 1860. For conservation and safeguarding, it has been structurally balanced. Bolivar Roberts and J. G. Kelly along with their unit built Cold Springs Station in March 1860 for
288-467: A new route south of Wadsworth in favor of Fernley. The Central Pacific later became the Southern Pacific Railroad which was merged into Union Pacific in 1996. The terrain of Churchill County consists of rugged mountainous ridges, dotted with lakes and ponds. The county's east and west sides are higher than the intermediate valley; its highest point around the county periphery is a ridge on
324-522: Is Bald Mountain . Part of the Toiyabe National Forest is located within Lyon County. As of the census of 2000, there were 34,501 people, 13,007 households, and 9,443 families living in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile (6.6 people/km ). There were 14,279 housing units at an average density of 7 units per square mile (2.7/km ). The racial makeup of
360-525: Is Churchill County High School . There is a charter school in Fallon, Oasis Academy . Lying on the boundary between the northwest urban areas of Nevada and the conservative Mormon Great Basin, Churchill County has more in common with the latter region, being overwhelmingly Republican. It was one of three Nevada counties Barry Goldwater won in 1964, and since that time only Jimmy Carter in 1976 and Barack Obama in 2008 have passed so much as thirty percent of
396-439: Is land and 23 square miles (60 km ) (1.1%) is water. It is the fourth-smallest county in Nevada by area. The highest point is approximately 10,565 feet (3,220 m) on the northeast ridge of Middle Sister , the peak of which is located in adjacent Mono County , California , while the highest independent mountain completely within Lyon County is the nearby East Sister . The most topographically prominent peak in Lyon County
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#1733084976047432-615: Is the Lyon County Brothel Ordinance. Out of 20,674 votes cast, 4,031 voted to have it rescinded, and 16,643 voted to keep the brothels open in Lyon County. Lyon County has sixteen schools provided by the Lyon County School District . There are three public airports in Lyon County: The Central Pacific (the first transcontinental railroad ) ran through the county, although a portion of
468-478: The 2000 United States Census , the county had 23,982 people, 8,912 households, and 6,461 families. The population density was 5 people per square mile (1.9 people/km ). There were 9,732 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (0.77/km ). The country's racial makeup was 84.2% White , 1.6% Black or African American , 4.8% Native American , 2.7% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 3.2% from other races , and 3.3% from two or more races. 8.7% of
504-573: The Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company as they were expecting to start the journey of the Pony Express the next month. Different station keepers including Jim McNaughton, John Williams, and J. G. Kelly ran the operations of the station. Attacking the station in May 1860, Indians murdered the station keeper and looted the horses. The attackers returned to raid the spot after
540-626: The poverty line , including 14.10% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over. From 2000 until 2008, Lyon County was one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. However, its growth rate collapsed during 2008. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 51,980 people, 19,808 households, and 14,137 families living in the county. The population density was 26.0 inhabitants per square mile (10.0/km ). There were 22,547 housing units at an average density of 11.3 units per square mile (4.4 units/km ). The racial makeup of
576-405: The 9,671 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.4% were non-families, and 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 39.0 years. The county's median household income
612-697: The Dayton Court House burned down in 1909, the seat was moved to Yerington in 1911. There were stories that it was named for Captain Robert Lyon, a survivor of the Pyramid Lake War in 1860, but Nevada State Archives staff discovered a county seal with the picture of the Civil War general, settling the conflict. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,024 square miles (5,240 km ), of which 2,001 square miles (5,180 km )
648-485: The Governor to veto an 1875 bill after it had been passed by both houses. The Eagle Salt Works Railroad ran for 13.5 miles (21.7 km), primarily on the original Central Pacific grade from Luva (2 miles (3.2 km) east of Fernley) to Eagle Salt Works. The Central Pacific portion of the nation's first transcontinental railroad ran through Churchill County, although a portion of the original route has been shifted for
684-880: The V&;T. It traveled east through Dayton, then turned south to the Mason Valley, and east again on its way to Walker Lake. Later a branch line connected the C&;C to the Southern Pacific at Hazen . While the line west of Silver Springs was removed, the line from Hazen to Walker Lake (now standard gauge) is still in place, and used several times each week by the Union Pacific to service the NV Energy Fort Churchill Generating Station, near Yerington. The Eagle Salt Works Railroad ran for 13.5 miles, primarily on
720-407: The age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.6% were non-families, and 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 40.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 48,433 and the median income for
756-531: The body during what is credited to be the longest round trip ride of the Pony Express. Cold Springs refers to three different sites: Cold Springs Station , Cold Springs Pony Express Station, and the Cold Springs Telegraph Repeater . The Station and Repeater are alternatively called Rock Springs. Various sources accept the recognition of Cold Springs as a station. Cold Springs got the status of
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#1733084976047792-402: The county was Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940 – the county was one of three in Nevada to vote for Barry Goldwater in 1964 – and Jimmy Carter in 1976 is the last Democrat to pass forty percent of Lyon County's vote. An advisory question about Lyon County's legal brothels was put on the 2018 ballot. "Lyon County Question 1" asked whether or not voters wanted to rescind Title 3, Chapter 5, which
828-427: The county was 85.0% white, 2.5% American Indian, 1.4% Asian, 0.8% black or African American, 0.3% Pacific islander, 6.4% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 14.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 20.0% were German , 18.5% were English , 15.5% were Irish , 5.9% were Italian , and 5.3% were American . Of the 19,808 households, 33.2% had children under
864-419: The county was 88.62% White , 0.65% Black or African American , 2.45% Native American , 0.61% Asian , 0.14% Pacific Islander , 4.59% from other races , and 2.94% from two or more races. 10.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 13,007 households, out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.40% were married couples living together, 9.10% had
900-474: The county was formed in 1861. Churchill County comprises the Fallon, NV Micropolitan Statistical Area . It is in northwestern Nevada. Churchill County is noteworthy in that it owns and operates the local telephone carrier, Churchill County Communications. Churchill County was established in 1861, and was named for Fort Churchill (which is now in Lyon County ), which was named for General Sylvester Churchill ,
936-410: The county's ballots. The last time Churchill County voted for a Democratic presidential candidate was when it supported Franklin D. Roosevelt against Wendell Willkie in 1940. 39°36′N 118°20′W / 39.60°N 118.34°W / 39.60; -118.34 Bucklands, Nevada Lyon County is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada . As of the 2020 census , the population
972-436: The lower east boundary line, at 9,380 ft (2,860 m) ASL. The county has an area of 5,024 square miles (13,010 km ), of which 4,930 square miles (12,800 km ) is land and 94 square miles (240 km ) (1.9%) is water. The county's highest point is Desatoya Peak at 9,977 ft (3,041 m), while the most topographically prominent peak is Mount Augusta , at 9,970 ft (3,040 m) ASL. As of
1008-434: The median family income was $ 46,624. Males had a median income of $ 36,478 versus $ 25,000 for females. The county's per capita income was $ 19,264. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , the county had 24,877 people, 9,671 households, and 6,631 families. The population density
1044-663: The original Central Pacific grade from Luva (two miles east of Fernley) to Eagle Salt Works Railroad . The Nevada Copper Belt Railroad ran on the west side of the Mason Valley . Amtrak 's California Zephyr passenger train passes through, but does not stop in Lyon County. The nearest Amtrak passenger stations are located in Reno and Winnemucca . The California Zephyr runs from the San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago via Salt Lake City , Denver and Omaha . Prostitution
1080-505: The original route has been shifted for a new route south of Wadsworth in favor of Fernley. The Central Pacific later became the Southern Pacific Railroad which was merged into Union Pacific in 1996. The Virginia and Truckee Railroad runs through Mound House in western Lyon County, on its way from Carson City to Virginia City . The narrow-gauge Carson and Colorado Railroad had its terminus in Mound House, where it intersected with
1116-431: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 8,912 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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1152-478: Was $ 51,597 and the median family income was $ 63,599. Males had a median income of $ 45,057 versus $ 32,550 for females. The county's per capita income was $ 22,997. About 6.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. The school district is the Churchill County School District . Its public high school
1188-409: Was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.09. 28.0% of the county's population was under age 18, 8.1% was from age 18 to 24, 28.7% was from age 25 to 44, 22.3% was from age 45 to 64, and 11.9% was age 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males. The country's median household income was $ 40,808 and
1224-417: Was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.00 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 40,699, and the median income for a family was $ 44,887. Males had a median income of $ 34,034 versus $ 25,914 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,543. About 7.20% of families and 10.40% of the population were below
1260-534: Was 5.0 inhabitants per square mile (1.9/km ). There were 10,826 housing units at an average density of 2.2 per square mile (0.85/km ). The county's racial makeup was 82.0% white, 4.5% American Indian, 2.7% Asian, 1.6% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific islander, 4.8% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 12.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 19.2% were English , 18.8% were German , 13.6% were Irish , 6.5% were Italian , and 5.9% were American . Of
1296-635: Was 59,235. Lyon County comprises the Fernley, NV Micropolitan Statistical Area which is part of the Reno - Carson City -Fernley, NV Combined Statistical Area . Lyon County was one of the nine original counties created on November 25, 1861. It was named after Nathaniel Lyon , the first Union General to be killed in the Civil War . Its first county seat was established at Dayton on November 29, 1861, which had just changed its name from Nevada City in 1862, and which had been called Chinatown before that. After
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