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.
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County
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