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John Gregovich House

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Nevada Nye County » John Gregovich House

The John Gregovich House, a historical gem in Tonopah, Nevada, mirrors the town’s rich mining history and early 20th-century architecture. Built in 1906, this Neo-Colonial style house was home to John Gregovich, a notable Serbian-American merchant and Nevada Senator.

John Gregovich House

John Gregovich House Overview

The John Gregovich House is a Neo-Colonial style residence built in 1906. It gained historical significance due to its architectural style and its association with John Gregovich, a key figure in Tonopah’s history.

National Register Number

NRHP Reference No. 82003232

Year Established/Founded

1906

John Gregovich House History

John Gregovich, a Serbian-American merchant and Nevada Senator, built this house around the time he established his business on Main Street. The house was later converted into a boarding house in the 1920s. Gregovich was a significant figure in Tonopah, assisting Serbian immigrants after a mine fire in 1911. His death in 1912 was notable as it led to the only execution by firing squad in Nevada.

Timeline

  • 1906: Construction of the John Gregovich House.
  • 1911: Gregovich aids Serbian immigrants after a mine fire in Tonopah.
  • 1912: Gregovich’s untimely death.
  • 1920s: The house is converted into a boarding house.
  • 1982: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

County

Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada

GPS Coordinates

38°04′03″N 117°13′58″W (38.06755, -117.23265)

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Location

101 Summit, Tonopah, Nevada

Today, the John Gregovich House stands as a historical landmark in Tonopah, preserving the legacy of a prominent community figure and reflecting the architectural and cultural tapestry of Nevada’s early 20th-century mining era.

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