Camp Nye
Camp Nye Overview
Established one-half mile to the north in October 1864 (During the Civil War), Camp Nye served as the home base for the men of companies “D” and “E,” 1st Nevada Volunteer Cavalry. Named Camp Nye after James W. Nye, Governor of Nevada (1861-1864).
Time has obliterated all vestiges of the barracks, stables, and other facilities.
Year Established/Founded
June 1862 / October 1864
Timeline
- June 1862 – Camp Nye was established
- October 1864 – Garrisoned by companies D and E, 1st Nevada Volunteer Cavalry
- May 20, 1865 – During the Civil War, troopers from Camp Nye took an active role in struggles with American Indians, and Company “D” suffered the only two combat deaths incurred by Nevada units during the war in a battle at Table Mountain in the Tuscarora Range in Elko County.
- August 1865 – Camp Nye was deactivated.
Nevada Historical Marker Category
Military
Nevada Historical Marker Marker Type
Blue marker
Nevada Historical Marker Number
Camp Nye is Nevada Historical Marker #235.
County
Elevation
4,951′
GPS Coordinates
- Camp Nye Marker – 39.162436, -119.794074
- Camp Nye – 39.16463, -119.80463
How to Get to Camp Nye
Located 2.5 miles west of the Capitol Building in Carson City, Nevada on Kings Canyon Road.
Nevada Historical Marker Transcription
Established one-half mile to the north in October 1864, Camp Nye served as the home base for the men of companies “D” and “E,” 1st Nevada Volunteer Cavalry. During the Civil War, troopers from Camp Nye took an active role in struggles with American Indians, and Company “D” suffered the only two combat deaths incurred by Nevada units during the war in a battle at Table Mountain in the Tuscarora Range in Elko County on May 20, 1865. Camp Nye was deactivated in August 1865. Time has obliterated all vestiges of the barracks, stables and other facilities.
NEVADA STATE HISTORIC MARKER NO. 235
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
LT. COL. WILLIAM F. McCONNEL (USAF RET.)
Nearby Historical Markers
Carson City is home to 26 Nevada State Historical Markers and the links to each are below for you to research to see if you want to add to your exploration list.
Click here to view the full list of Nevada State Historical Markers.
- #1 Empire and the Carson River Mills
- #25 Nevada’s Capitol
- #44 Carson City
- #70 Bliss Mansion
- #71 Methodist Church of Carson City
- #72 Nevada State Children’s Home
- #75 Federal Government Building (1888- 1970)
- #76 Eagle Valley
- #77 Dat-So-La-Lee
- #78 Orion Clemens Home
- #91 Stewart Indian School
- #134 Trans-Sierran Pioneer Flight
- #175 Stewart – Nye Residence
- #179 First Air Flight Over Nevada
- #180 The Warm Springs Hotel and Nevada State Prison
- #181 Washoe Indians
- #193 Historic Flume and Lumberyard
- #194 Gardner’s Ranch
- #196 The United States Mint Carson City, Nevada
- #213 Lakeview
- #235 Camp Nye
- #243 Corbett-Fitzsimmon Fight
- #250 State Printing Building
- #252 Rinckel Mansion
- #258 Charles W. Friend House, Observatory & Weather Station
- #259 The Governor’s Mansion
References Used
Camp Nye