Fort Churchill State Historic Park (redirected from Fort Churchill (Nevada))

Fort Churchill State Historic Park

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Location: 8 miles south of Silver Springs on US 95A.
Facilities: 20 campsites (no hookups), group area (camping or picnicking), picnic areas, trails, historic sites, visitor center, restrooms.
Activities: Camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, canoeing, birdwatching, interpretive programs.
Special Features: The US Army's Fort Churchill was built in 1860 to provide protection for early settlers but was abandoned nine years later. The ruins of the fort are preserved in a state of "arrested decay." Nearby is Buckland Station, which was a Pony Express stop. The Overland Telegraph also passed through this area at one time.
Address: 1000 Hwy 95A
Silver Springs, NV 89429
Phone: 775-577-2345;
Web: www.parks.nv.gov/fc.htm
Size: 4,461 acres.

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