Profile for Pioche, Nevada, NV

Former and merged names include:
· Ely

Once a rough silver-mining town. Local lore says 75 men were killed in gunfights before the first natural death occurred in the camp.

Known for its "Million Dollar Courthouse," built in 1871. The original cost of $88,000 far exceeded initial estimates and was financed and refinanced with bonds totaling nearly $1 million.

Nearby parks & recreation: Echo Canyon State Park, Spring Valley State Park

Historic sites and museums: Lincoln County Historical Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Pioche

Cemeteries (1)

Libraries (1)

Museums (1)

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Lincoln County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Pioche political report.

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