Pioche, Mining settlement in Lincoln County, Nevada
Located at an elevation of 1847 meters, Pioche extends across a land area of 1433 square miles in the mountainous terrain of Southern Nevada.
The discovery of silver deposits in 1864 transformed this location into a settlement, which François Pioche, a San Francisco financier, purchased and developed in 1869.
The Million Dollar Courthouse, constructed in 1872, and Thompson's Opera House from 1873 represent the architectural legacy of this former mining community.
Visitors can access Pioche via U.S. Route 93, while Nevada State Routes 321 and 322 connect directly to this community of 933 residents.
Local records indicate that 72 individuals died in gunfights during the early mining disputes before the first natural death occurred in this frontier settlement.
Location: Lincoln County
Inception: 1864
Elevation above the sea: 1,847 m
Part of: Southern Nevada
Website: https://piochenevada.com
GPS coordinates: 37.94139,-114.44889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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