The History of Nevada: Explorers and Early Nevada
A compact survey tracing Nevada's discovery and exploration from Jedediah Smith and Fremont through the 1860s. It covers early trapping, the Humboldt and Carson valleys, the Donner tragedy context, Mormon settlements, the birth of Nevada Territory, and early battles with Native peoples, naming of key places, figures, and political steps to statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Kit) Carson
Ogden
Hudson Day Company
Thomas McGox
Fremont
Nevada
Humboldt
Rockies
California
Artleson
Bidwell
John Bidwell
Chico
Independence
Calfornia
West
J. B. Barileson
Stanislaus
Pramont
Salt Lake
Theodore Patbiot
Joseph Walker
Mary's River
Kit Carson
Loet
Ragtown
Carson River
Theodore Talbot
Walker
Dayton
Carson Valley
Lake Valley
Lake Tabou
Lake Bonpland
Amade Bonpland
Alexander von Humboldt
Francia
Paragua
Lake Bigler
Bigjer
Tahoe
Humboldt River
Freemont
American River
Robert Lewers Nevada Historian Earns Noted Recognition
In this profile the Nevada Journal honors Professor Robert Lewers son of Rosas Lewers a pioneer family. He rose from farm life to teach eight years and later joined the University of Nevada faculty as head of the Commercial Department and professor of political economy. His historical sketches of Nevada are praised for their clarity and contribution to state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Murphy
Moses Schallenberger
San Jose
Nidworl
Lovalocks
Truckee
Galifornia
Humboldt
Glendale Meadows
Truckee Canyon
Donner Lake
Montgomery
Foster
Schallenberger
Schallenperger
Sutter’s Fort
Cooper
Humboldt-Truckee
Sierras
Donner
Truckee Meadows
McGlashan
Carson Valley
Gold Canyon
Silver Otty
Gold Hill
Six Mile Canyon
Peter, Riley
Patrick McLaughlin
A.T. P. Ounstock
Ar Astras
Constock
Jas. Walsh
Carson and Silver Ory
Montana
Tede
McLanorhiin
Perrod
O'Riley
Woodbridge
Comstock
McLaughlin
Washoe
L.vame
Virginia
Pleasant Hill
Mt. Pleasant Point
Washow
Chinatown
Logan
Holmes
BB. Harris
Almarin
B. Paul
Nevada
Isaac Roop
Utah
Genoa
O. H. Pierson
Washington
Oonarena
Territory
Carson County
Johe
Gene
S. A. Kinsey
H. Marlette
Richard FP. Bland
Carson
Dayton
Ft. Churchill
Washoe Valley
Humbolde
St. Mary’s County
James W. Nye
Nevada Territory
Robert Lewers
Rosas Lewers
Qlewers
Equimen
Levera
University of Nevada
Lawers
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. Lewers
The
Nevada State University
Garces
Lincoln County
Pacific
Joe Buena Ventura
General Freemont
de Leon
Fountain of Youth
Wm. H. Ashley
Utah Lake
Great
Hudson Bay Company
Ashley
Jedediah S. Smith
South
Yellowstone
Smith
Cirson
Welker
West Walker
Mono Lake
Tom
Coupse
Oresoa
Peter
Rendesvouy
Ogden River
Idaho
Gaston Sublette
Rocky Aountain Fort Company
Joseph Meek
Fremont LY
Oregon
United States
Coonaventura
Ike
Pyramid Lake
Wadsworth
East Fork
West Fork
Benton
Lajeunesse
Kansas
Noazil
Plaina
Deseret
Arizona
Wyoming
Colorado
Mormon Station
Orson Hyde
John Reese
Salt Lake City
Stephen A. Kinsay
EH. S. Beatie
Frank Hall
W. L. Hall
Jos
Frank Barnard
State Capitol
Caraon
Hagle
Cole
Robinson
Spofford Hall
Halva Station
Ball's Store
Chalk Hills
Mound House
James B. Ellis
Ellis’ Ranch
Cattiers
Jr. L. Barnard
William Burner
Texas
Washoe and
Storey
Juab County
Ormsby
Douglas
Millard
Reese & Co
B. P. Barnard
Jno
Reese
Balt Lake
Washbon Valley
Clark
Franktown
Hhis Place
Holan
Jacob Roae
Rose Canyon
Hagle Valley
McEwen Place
Lake View
Roge
Hyde
Jamison’e Station
Churchill County
Asa Kenyon
Garson County
Ormaby
Lyon
Chas. D. Daggett
Sol C. Perren
Drummond
U.S. District Court
Mottaville
U. S
Albert Sydney
Johnston
Brigham Young
Qaad
Jacob Rose
Richard D. Sides
Rose
Sides
Carson and
Washes
Carson City
Abram Curry
F. M. Proctor
J. J. Munser
Wm. Edwards
Harry Gordier
Honey Lake
Wu. B. Thorringtor
Lucky Bill
Edwards
Thorrington
Clear Creek
Ial
Senate
Assembly
Wm. M. Ormsby
H. K. Clapp
Mark Twain
Churchill
Esmeralda
Take
Gordon N. Mott
Congress
Wm.m. Stewart
James W. Haines
N. Noteware
John H. Kinkead
J. Nesly Johnson
J. Neely Johnson
Lincoln
H. G. Worthington
E. G. Blasdel
Delos
Thomas Fitch
Charles W. Kendall
Wm. Woodburn
Thos, Wren
Rollin M. Dagwatt
George W. Cassidy
H. S. Bartine
Francis G. Newlands
Meek
Bonneville
Elio
Wm. Hickman
Th. A. Osmer
California Cavalry
Quinn River
Soo
Black Rock Tom
Fish Qgresk
Conrad
Sao
A. Denid
Paradise Valley
Denid
Hamblin
Corral
Thomas Byrnes
Willow Point
Colling
Fearbourne
Wells
Hembaldt
Elixo
James Monroe
Isaac Godfrey
First Nevada Cavalry
Thomas
Charles McDermit
Department of Nevada
Quinn Haver
Payne
Hightmile
Judge G. N. Mott
Yappy Harry
Judge Mott
P. S. Connor
Maddys
Pahranagata
Hoppin
Muddys
Quinn Ganyon
Williams’ Station
Condon
Richard Watkins
Ethos
Pyramid
John O. Hays
Black Rock
Owens River Valley
John F. Hale
Mason Ranch
Ezedwa
Humboldt and
Elko
Ordera
Captain Wells
Pinter
Mod Lake
Wat Springs
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