State Historic Preservation - A Division of the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs

Nevada Historical Marker 29

Location:
Truckee River Basin, Washoe County, Nevada, City of Sparks.
Located at "B" Street and Pyramid Way in Sparks, Nevada.

CHINESE IN NEVADA
This honors the heroism and hardihood of the thousands of Chinese who played a major role in the history of Nevada. From across the Pacific the Chinese came to California during the Gold Rush of 1849 and on to the mountains and deserts of this state where they built railroads, cut timber and performed countless humble tasks.
Sizeable Chinese communities grew up here, in Virginia City and other towns. Their contribution to the progress of the state in its first century will be forever remembered by all Nevadans.