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Lander County NVGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the Nevada county. It is a member of NVGenWeb, which is a member of USGenWeb®. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Lander county ancestors.

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County Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com

COUNTY FORMATION

Lander County is an original county, formed in 1862 before Nevada obtained statehood. It was named after General Fredrick W. Lander. He was key in negotiating a peace settlement with the Indians during the Pyramid Lake War.

The central location attracted prospectors fanning out across the Great Basin after the discovery of the Comstock Lode in 1859.

The county seat is Battle Mountain.