Mining In Nevada

Much of Nevada’s history is tied to mining – the discovery, extraction, and processing of valuable ores from beneath the surface of the land.

This box allows students to explore:

How mining influenced the development and growth of the state.
How it affected the lives of miners and ranchers and shopkeepers and their families.
How it shaped language and culture.

This box includes hands-on artifacts, books, and activities.

Click here to download a presentation about Goldfield, NV. during ‘The Last American Goldrush’.