"I think we would mourn the day if or when the state capitol was ever moved to Las Vegas. I think having the state capitol located here in the tiny down-home persona of Carson City brings much of the appeal to this already tight-knit state of ours. Home is where the capitol sits, where one not only one hangs their hat, but raises their bottle ... smirks up the eyebrow and kicks up their feet. How it is and where it is. May we celebrate another 150 years!" -- June 2007

At the front door to the Nevada State Capitol

Carson City
39.16387, -119.76629

Original Date Visited: 6/5/07
Revisited: 11/18/21
Signed: No

Here's what you'll see!

Exact Description:
Completed in 1871, Nevada's splendid victorian capitol was built of sandstone from the quarry of the town's founder, Abe Curry. The octagon annex was added in 1907, the north and south wings in 1915. Notable features are its Alaskan marble walls, French crystal windows, and elegant interior.

Did You Know ...

The Nevada State Capitol is open to the public?

The interior of the Nevada State Capitol is open for self-guided and guided tours. If you go by yourself, you can cruise the capitol building Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. If you'd like a guided tour, a state docent can lead you to some of the capitol's more exclusive rooms, including the capitol dome and rotunda! A two weeks notice is required for any guided tour.

On your tour, don't forget to the visit the museum inside of the building where you can view the original Nevada State Constitution from 1864 complete with grammatical errors as writers were in a haste to submit to Washington for statehood approval. (See the video below!)

See all 274 Nevada Fun Facts here