
Touring the Historic Town of Genoa, Where Nevada Began
Clip: Season 1 Episode 112 | 6m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore Genoa's history, from the Pony Express to state's oldest bar & the Candy Dance festival.
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke in Genoa, Nevada’s oldest non-native settlement. Explore the town’s roots as a trading post, its role in statehood, and landmarks like Mormon Station, the Genoa Courthouse, and the state’s oldest bar. Discover how Genoa hosted the Pony Express and inspired the beloved Candy Dance festival.
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Outdoor Nevada is a local public television program presented by Vegas PBS

Touring the Historic Town of Genoa, Where Nevada Began
Clip: Season 1 Episode 112 | 6m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke in Genoa, Nevada’s oldest non-native settlement. Explore the town’s roots as a trading post, its role in statehood, and landmarks like Mormon Station, the Genoa Courthouse, and the state’s oldest bar. Discover how Genoa hosted the Pony Express and inspired the beloved Candy Dance festival.
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