Nevada’s First Newspaper
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 39° 00.219 W 119° 50.761
11S E 253549 N 4321035
This Historical Marker is mounted on a monument in the triangular island in the center of the intersection of Genoa Way (Nevada Highway 206) and Main Street in Genoa, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WMFM31
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
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Nevada’s
First Newspaper

The
Territorial Enterprise

Was founded at Genoa
December 8, 1858

Mark Twain

Began his career as
A writer on its staff
———
Placed December 8, 1938
University of Nevada

Marker Title (required): Nevada’s First Newspaper

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County (required): Douglas

Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque

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Is Marker Damaged? (required): No

Other Damage Type (optional): None

Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed

URL - Website (optional): Not listed
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