Skip to Content

Eureka County Courthouse

Eureka County Courthouse

Eureka County Courthouse Overview

Designed by George Costerisa and built in 1879-80 from locally-fired brick and sandstone quarried nearby, the Italianate-style courthouse remains a fine example of boomtown Victorian opulence.

This relic reflects the glory days from 1864 to 1890 when Eureka was the first important lead-silver district in the United States.

Category

Architecture

Marker Type

On building

Nevada Historical Marker Number

Eureka County Courthouse is Nevada Historical Marker #80.

Click here to view the complete list of Nevada State Historical Markers.

County

Eureka County, Nevada

GPS Coordinates

39.512349, -115.961003

Nevada Historical Marker Transcription

The Eureka County Courthouse, designed by George Costerisa, cost about $38,000 to construct.  Built in 1879-80 of locally-fired brick and of sandstone quarried nearby, the Italianate style courthouse remains a fine example of boomtown Victorian opulence.  This relic, a scene of many famous trials, reflects the glory days from 1864 to 1890 when Eureka was the first important lead-silver district in the United States.

STATE HISTORICAL MARKER NO.80

STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

References Used

Eureka County Courthouse