USS Nevada BB-36

Historical marker location:

101 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada

( Memorial can be reached from East Musser Street near North Fall Street when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1991

Nevada became a state during the American Civil War: Nevada was admitted to the Union on October 31, 1864, making it the 36th state. It was the first state to be admitted during Abraham Lincoln's presidency and was created to support the Union cause during the Civil War.