William Sharon

Historical marker location:

106 South C Street, Virginia City, Nevada

( Marker is at the intersection of Taylor Street and South C Street (Nevada Route 341), on the right when traveling east on Taylor Street.)

Marker installed: 1998

1821 1885.

The first U.S. nickel was made in Nevada: The first U.S. nickel was produced at the United States Mint in Carson City, Nevada in 1866.