The Sagebrush War (also known as the Boundary War, the War of Injunctions or the Roop County War) was an armed conflict between the California county of Plumas and the now-defunct Nevada county of Roop over the jurisdiction of Lake Honey Valley and Susanville, California .
31-556: In 1850, the U.S. Congress approved the 120th meridian west as California's eastern boundary. However, because no survey had thus far been done, most assumed this line just tracked the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. So too did the citizens. Some believed they were too far east to be a part of California and had thus founded their own state, Nataqua , in 1856. Still others refused to pay taxes to Plumas County officials when they would appear to collect, claiming their land
62-401: A family was $ 67,428. Males had a median income of $ 46,653 versus $ 35,559 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 29,687. About 8.5% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over. The Demographics of Washoe County covers 6,540.4 square miles. There are approximately 42,154 households in
93-423: A truce. An armistice was hammered out, which led to a long-term agreement between Sheriffs Pierce and Naileigh. A committee composed of two citizens from each party would be sent to Governors Leland Stanford and Orion Clemens to make their case. In the meantime, neither county would take jurisdiction over the area. There were no ill-feelings between the men themselves as evidenced by their gathering together at
124-654: A woman who survived the battle were captured. The remains of some of the members of the band were repatriated from the Smithsonian Institution to the Fort Hall Idaho Shoshone-Bannock Tribe in 1994. In 1918, Washoe County elected the first woman elected to the Nevada Legislature , Sadie Hurst , a Republican . As of 2013, "Washoe County is the first school district in the state to offer Paiute classes," offering an elective course in
155-547: Is Virginia Peak . There are two incorporated cities within the county, namely Reno and Sparks. In 2010, there was a ballot question asking whether the Reno city government and the Washoe County government should become one combined governmental body. According to unofficial results the day after the election, 54% of voters approved of the ballot measure to consolidate the governments. The Truckee Meadows of Washoe County starts at
186-582: Is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada . As of the 2020 census , the population was 486,492, making it Nevada's second-most populous county. Its county seat is Reno . Washoe County is included in the Reno, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area . Washoe County was created on November 25, 1861, as one of the original nine counties of the Nevada Territory . It is named after the Washoe people who originally inhabited
217-886: The Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole . The 120th meridian west forms a great circle with the 60th meridian east . In Canada the border between British Columbia and Alberta is defined by the meridian north of where it intersects the Continental Divide of the Americas , and in the United States part of the border between California and Nevada follows it. The mean solar time at this meridian determines
248-481: The Paiute language at Spanish Springs High School and North Valleys High School. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 6,542 square miles (16,940 km ), of which 6,302 square miles (16,320 km ) is land and 240 square miles (620 km ) (3.7%) is water. The highest point in Washoe County is Mount Rose at 10,785 ft (3,287 m), while the most topographically prominent peak
279-539: The 1964 Democratic landslide). Since the 1990s, it has become more competitive, going from a 22-point win for George H. W. Bush in 1988 to only a three-point win for Bush in 1992. From 1996 to 2004, the Republican candidate tallied a margin greater than four points. Barack Obama won it by a 12-point margin in 2008, and since then, it has always voted Democratic in presidential elections, albeit by relatively narrow margins consistently under 5%. However, Republicans still hold
310-506: The Honey Lakers that they would be fired upon, the Plumas company began fortifying a barn 150 to 200 yards away with the knowledge that 20 more men were on their way (with a cannon, they later found out). The first shot was fired when Plumas Deputy Sheriff Kellogg and four men left the barn to retrieve a log for reinforcement of the barn. Still not heeding the warnings of the Honey Lakers, one of
341-619: The Plumas County sheriff E.H. Pierce and his deputy J.D. Byers arrived, they were at first confronted by the Roop County deputy sheriff, who held in his hand an injunction restraining them. Byers wasted no time snatching it from him, for which he was arrested (and later set free thanks to the sympathy of a local lawyer and the negligence of the judge who didn't sign the warrant) In the end, Pierce and Byers were both successful in their arrests and on their way out of town. However, Deputy Sheriff Byers
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#1732852862666372-407: The age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.1% were non-families, and 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age was 37.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 55,658 and the median income for
403-424: The age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.60% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under
434-464: The age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 45,815, and the median income for a family was $ 54,283. Males had a median income of $ 36,226 versus $ 27,953 for females. The per capita income for
465-485: The area. It was consolidated with Roop County in 1864. Washoe City was the first county seat in 1861 and was replaced by Reno in 1871. In 1911, a small band of Shoshone and Bannock led by Mike Daggett killed four stockmen in Washoe County. A posse was formed, and on February 26, 1911, at the Battle of Kelley Creek , eight of Daggett's band were killed, along with one member of the posse, Ed Hogle. Three children and
496-494: The county was $ 24,277. About 6.7% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 421,407 people, 163,445 households, and 102,768 families living in the county. The population density was 66.9 inhabitants per square mile (25.8/km ). There were 184,841 housing units at an average density of 29.3 per square mile (11.3/km ). The racial makeup of
527-428: The county was 76.9% white, 5.2% Asian, 2.3% black or African American, 1.7% American Indian, 0.6% Pacific islander, 9.5% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 22.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 16.9% were German , 13.1% were Irish , 11.8% were English , 7.2% were Italian , and 4.7% were American . Of the 163,445 households, 32.0% had children under
558-520: The county. The population density was 54 people per square mile (21 people/km ). There were 143,908 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (8.9/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 80.4% White , 2.1% Black or African American , 1.8% Native American , 4.3% Asian , 0.5% Pacific Islander , 7.7% from other races , and 3.3% from two or more races. 16.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 132,084 households, out of which 31.1% had children under
589-651: The deputy (prisoner still in tow) and haul them back to town. Upon hearing the news, Pierce released his prisoner and headed over the summit through the snow and into the American and Indian Valleys where he recruited 93 and 15 men, respectively (though accounts differ on the exact numbers), with which he would return. When he and his men returned to Susanville on Sunday the 14th, they found Roop and 30 men (Pierce falsely believed there to be 100) holed up with 600 shots in an old log house (built by Roop in 1854 to fend off Native Americans) known as Fort Defiance. Despite warnings from
620-518: The furthest southern runway of Reno Tahoe International Airport , GPS Coordinates 39.468836,-119.770912 and runs south east. Rattle Snake Mountain at Huffaker Park, follows the span of Steamboat Creek to the southern east end of Washoe County. This is the last of the range/prairie and wild grass water shed from the eastern range of the Reno Tahoe basin. As of the census of 2000, there were 339,486 people, 132,084 households, and 83,741 families living in
651-470: The line of longitude differently. In 1872, Alexey W. Von Schmidt undertook the survey of the state line. He marked his survey line with stones, wood, and iron markers; the only one who placed such markers A new survey in 1893 showed that the Von Schmidt line was 1,600 to 1,800 feet west of the actual 120 degrees. However, California and Nevada both recognize the 1872 Von Schmidt survey and the 1893 survey as
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#1732852862666682-436: The local hotel. Later on, the settlement as well as the valley up to the easternmost point of the lake was to be, for the time, was put under Plumas County's control in accordance with De Groote's earlier map. Two surveyors, meanwhile, ran the eastern boundary anew from Lake Tahoe to Oregon , finding all of the settlement and the lake within the limits of California and shrinking Roop so much so that neighboring Washoe County
713-501: The majority of the county's seats in the state legislature. Democratic strength is concentrated in Reno and Sparks, while the rest of the county is much more Republican. The county is governed by an elected five-member Board of County Commissioners and an appointed county manager. The commissioners serve staggered four-year terms - three are elected during midterm elections and two during presidential elections . Appointed by Governor Joe Lombardo . Washoe County School District
744-427: The men, William Bradford, was hit in the thigh before Kellogg was fired upon five more times trying to rescue him. This set off a four-hour round of volleys back and forth, during which two Honey Lakers were slightly wounded. However, it was evident, according to witnesses, that neither side actually wished to inflict injury. This episode lasted until citizens of the town arrived with a white flag in an effort to negotiate
775-459: The other's elected authority. Hon. John S. Ward, probate judge of Roop County, was first to issue an injunction restraining William J. Young, a justice of the peace for Plumas County, from exercising his official functions. Refusing, he was fined $ 100 for contempt of court . In retaliation, Hon E. T. Hogan ordered the arrest by two sheriffs of Ward and one other judge from Roop after they continued to exercise jurisdiction over Lake Honey Valley. When
806-500: The state line. Google maps shows that the Verdi, Nevada California–Nevada boundary marker, located at 39°31′28″N 120°00′07″W / 39.52451°N 120.00186°W / 39.52451; -120.00186 , is approximately 525 feet (160 m) west of 120 degrees longitude, with a similar deviation along the length of the line from Oregon to Lake Tahoe. Washoe County, Nevada Washoe County ( / ˈ w ɒ ʃ oʊ / )
837-619: The time for the Pacific Time Zone ( UTC−08:00 ) during standard time. Most of the year however, it is the meridian for Alaska Daylight Time , as daylight saving time is observed for two-thirds of the year. Starting at the North Pole and heading south to the South Pole , the 120th meridian west passes through: When California attained statehood in 1850, it adopted 120th meridian west as its eastern border. Between 1855 and 1900 there were six surveys to locate 120 degrees, with each locating
868-483: The unincorporated areas with an estimated population of 419,948. The average household size in 2007 was estimated at 2.70. The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is charged with fire protection and emergency services in the unincorporated areas of the county. Washoe County was a Republican stronghold throughout the late twentieth century, having only voted for the Democratic candidate once between 1944 and 2004 (in
899-400: Was forced to annex it. To resolve any hard feelings that some of the area's residents, who were not keen on the quasi-annexation into California, the legislature created Lassen County in 1864 with Susanville as its county seat. 120th meridian west Download coordinates as: The meridian 120° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across
930-581: Was in Nevada, and when Nevada officials appeared vice versa. However, as the settlement grew in Lake Honey Valley, both California and Nevada saw the lack of taxes in the area as an increasingly unacceptable situation and newer settlers were more sympathetic toward Plumas and California authorities, for need of public school funds and protection against Native Americans. With overlapping jurisdictions, judges and justices began issuing orders attempting to override
961-399: Was late to depart, allowing former Governor Isaac Roop to overtake him. Neither was particularly pleased with the sight of the other and they almost reached a shooting point when Francis Langiar, owner of the property, said (or so he claims), "Gentlemen, remember that you are both Masons." With this, Roop allowed Byers up the road, but not long later he was back with seven armed men to capture