Lyon County, County in Nevada, United States
Lyon County extends across 2,024 square miles of Nevada terrain, containing both urban settlements and open landscapes between Reno and Carson City regions.
The county was established in 1861 and named after Nathaniel Lyon, with Dayton serving as the first county seat until 1911 when it moved to Yerington.
The population of 59,235 residents maintains strong connections to Nevada traditions through local events and community gatherings in cities like Fernley and Yerington.
Three public airports serve the region: Yerington Municipal Airport, Silver Springs Airport, and Tiger Field, while Interstate 80 provides major road connections.
The county contains multiple licensed gambling establishments and remains one of the few Nevada jurisdictions permitting regulated adult entertainment businesses.
Location: Nevada
Inception: 1861
Capital city: Yerington
Shares border with: Washoe County, Churchill County, Mineral County, Storey County, Douglas County, Mono County, Carson City
Website: https://lyon-county.org
GPS coordinates: 39.01000,-119.19000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:16
Virginia and Truckee Railroad
51.3 km
Topaz Lake
47.4 km
Old Washoe Club
51.8 km
Fort Churchill State Historic Park
32.2 km
Walker River
25.5 km
Flying-M Ranch
48.1 km
Virginia City Historic District
51.8 km
Piper's Opera House
52.1 km
St. Mary's in the Mountains Catholic Church
51.7 km
International Hotel
51.9 km
Fourth Ward School
51.6 km
Lahontan State Recreation Area
46.5 km
Walker Lake State Recreation Area
50.7 km
Dini's Lucky Club
3.3 km
Henry Piper House
52 km
Lyon County Courthouse
3.5 km
Salmon Creek Railroad
65.9 km
Knights of Pythias Building
52 km
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
51.7 km
Oats Park Grammar School
63.2 km
Chollar Mansion
51.4 km
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
62.5 km
Churchill County Courthouse
62.6 km
Fallon City Hall
62.8 km
Wadsworth Union Church
70.1 km
Robert L. Douglass House
62.8 km
The Cottage Schools
62.7 km
Washoe Club Museum & Saloon
51.8 kmReviews
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