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Fort Churchill State Historic Park, Silver Springs, NV

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Fort Churchill State Historic Park

Preserved ruins of an 1860s Army outpost on the Carson River, plus the restored Buckland Station pioneer home.

10000 Hwy 95A Silver Springs, NV 89429 · Silver Springs, NV

About Fort Churchill State Historic Park

Fort Churchill was founded in 1860 to shield settlers and travelers heading west, and to watch over Pony Express riders and telegraph lines. The ruins are kept in a stable state of decay, and visitors can follow marked trails to view them. Nearby, the restored Buckland Station once served pioneers on the Overland Route, and a self-guided tour covers its ground floor. The Carson River corridor offers camping, hiking, birding and canoeing, and the Nature Trail links the two historic sites.

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