The Pink House
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 39° 00.197 W 119° 50.716
11S E 253613 N 4320992
This Historic Marker is mounted on the front of The Pink House at 193 Genoa Lane in Genoa, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WMFM45
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
Views: 4

The Pink House has been a Genoa landmark for over 150 years.
Marker Title (required): The Pink House

Marker Text (required):
Built 1855 by Col. John Reese, who established a trading post, Mormon Station, (Genoa) along Emigrant Trail to California. Genoa becomes first settlement in Nevada. For over 145 years The Pink House has been a famous Nevada landmark.


County (required): Douglas

Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque

Other Marker Type (optional): None

Is Marker Damaged? (required): No

Other Damage Type (optional): None

Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed

URL - Website (optional): Not listed

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