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Reno is a city in Washoe County.

It is the county seat.

The community was named after Union Gen. Jesse Lee Reno, who was killed in the Civil War.

The latitude of Reno is 39.529N. The longitude is -119.812W.

It is in the Pacific Standard time zone. Elevation is 4,505 feet.

The estimated population, in 2003, was 193,882.

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Median household income

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$40,530

National

$41,994

Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census Bureau

For more census details and comparisons, see our Reno demographic reports

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Reno is on the Truckee River, at the base of the Sierra Nevada.

Former and merged names include:
· Fullers Crossing
· Lake's Bridge
· Lake's Crossing

After the Central Pacific Railroad was built in 1868, the town became an important link for the gold and silver mines of Virginia City.

Gambling, marriage and divorce became important contributors to the local economy.

When other states began lengthening residency requirements for divorce, Nevada shortened its requirements. More than 32,000 divorces were granted in the county from 1929 to 1939, at a time when Reno's population was just 18,000.

Public transportation: Citifare (See the transit and travel sections below.)

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 1,255. The number of murders and homicides was 11. The violent crime rate was 6.4 per 1,000 people.

Reno received national attention for 1920 divorce of "America's Sweetheart," actress Mary Pickford (who then married actor Douglas Fairbanks)

Filming location for:
· 1992 movie, "Sister Act"
· 1961 movie, "The Misfits"

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Well-known residents have included:
· Curtis Hanson, director and producer
· Julia Mancuso, 2006 Olympics gold medal winner (alpine skiing - giant slalom)

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Starbucks

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Local festivals include:

River Festival - May 10-13, 2007
Great Italian Festival - Oct. 6-7, 2007
Reno Jazz Festival - April 26-28, 2007
Reno Rodeo - June 15-23, 2007
Reno Film Festival - May 2-6, 2007
Reno Celtic Celebration - Oct. 6-7, 2007

Dates often change. Check Reno web sites and events links in the sections below.

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Performing arts: Foundation Orchestra, Reno Chamber Orchestra, Reno Philharmonic, Nevada Opera

Nearby parks & recreation: National Wild Horse & Burro Center, Pyramid Lake, Pyramid Lake hot spring, Smith Truckee River Walk

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Scenic roads: Mount Rose Scenic Byway, Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway

Reno attractions: Fleischmann Planetarium, May Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Wild Island

Historic sites and museums: National Auto Museum, Keck Museum, May Museum, Nevada Historical Society Museum, Sparks Heritage Museum

Colleges and universities: University of Nevada, Morrison College, Truckee Meadows Community College

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Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 127

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Quotes:
All the people you saw on the streets in Reno were obviously there to get divorces.
-- Home Country
Ernie Pyle

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