Stewart Indian School, Educational complex in Carson City, Nevada.
The Stewart Indian School encompasses 109 acres with 65 buildings constructed from colored local stone, showcasing a distinct architectural pattern throughout the campus.
The school opened in 1890 with funding from Senator William Stewart and operated until 1980, serving as Nevada's only off-reservation boarding school for Native American students.
Throughout its 90-year operation, the institution educated approximately 30,000 Native American students from various western tribes, shaping generations of indigenous communities.
The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum opens Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering exhibits about student experiences and Native American heritage.
Students worked alongside Hopi stone masons to construct the campus buildings, creating a collection of structures that earned National Register of Historic Places status.
Location: Nevada
Inception: December 17, 1890
GPS coordinates: 39.11600,-119.75700
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:17
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