Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864. Carson City is the state capital. There are currently 16 counties and one independent city each with a courthouse.
Click on a county below to learn more:
| Carson City | Churchill | Clark | Douglas | Elko |
| Esmeralda | Eureka | Humboldt | Lander | Lincoln |
| Lyon | Mineral | Nye | Pershing | Storey |
| Washoe | White Pine |
Highest Point – Boundary Peak (13,140 feet) is located in Esmeralda County
Lowest Point – Colorado River (240 feet) is located in Clark County
Oldest Courthouse still in use – Storey County (1876-1877)
Oldest Former Courthouse – Lander County (Austin – 1871-1 872) and Lincoln County (1871-1872)
State Capitol – Carson City
State Legislative Assembly – Carson City
Governor Mansion – Carson City