Austin, Mining town in Lander County, Nevada.
Austin sits along Highway 50 at an elevation of 6605 feet, surrounded by mountains and expansive desert landscapes of central Nevada.
The town formed during the 1862 silver rush after a Pony Express horse revealed silver deposits, leading to a population growth of over 10,000 by 1863.
Three churches from the 1860s and 1870s stand in Austin, with St. George's Episcopal Church remaining as the only one maintaining regular services.
The Greater Austin Area Chamber of Commerce provides information about accommodations, dining options, and outdoor activities in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Stokes Castle, constructed in 1897, rises as a three-story stone tower on a mountain ridge, serving as a testament to mining prosperity.
Location: Lander County
GPS coordinates: 39.49194,-117.07028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
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