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(March 10, 2012) Enlarge Turbulent Years
 
Many miners in nearby Virginia City were from Southern States, as well as other places, and the US Government was keenly aware of the value of the gold and silver to help finance the war effort. Troops were stationed here to thwart any attempt at the riches of the Comstock Lode. During the 1860's the USA and most governments around the world were on a "Gold Standard", so the more gold on hand, the more the government could spend and wars are expensive... You can connect the dots..

(March 10, 2012) Enlarge Close-up Fort Churchill Model
 
Officer quarters are depicted

(March 10, 2012) Enlarge Fort Churchill Visitor Center & Museum
 
This is a view from the back of the museum. Notice flags flowing on flagpole on the front side of the building

(March 10, 2012) Enlarge DAR Plaque by flagpole

(March 10, 2012) Enlarge Fort Churchill Park Map