Virginia City recounts the Comstock’s influence on Civil War this Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who gave everything for our nation and remember how Virginia City played its part in shaping American history.

During the Civil War, Nevada’s Comstock Lode produced over $400 million in silver, helping to finance the Union’s war effort.

Our rapid path to statehood wasn’t just a political move, it was a strategic one, securing vital resources and electoral support for President Lincoln and the Union cause.

From silver that funded the fight for freedom to the Nevadans who drove this land to statehood, we remember and salute all who sacrificed.

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