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In 1859 the Comstock Lode silver strike was discovered, sparking the first major wave of emigration into the area.

Carson City was named after the Carson River by city father Abraham Curry in 1860.

In 1861 the Nevada Territory was formed, and Carson made its capital.

Nevada was granted statehood on Oct. 31, 1864.

Of the 17 counties in Nevada, only Carson City and Virginia City have remained county seats since the beginning of statehood.


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