During the American Civil War, Nevada's entry into statehood in the
United States was expedited by Union sympathizers in order to ensure Nevada's participation
in the 1864 presidential election in support of President Abraham
Lincoln.
In total, Nevada sent 1,200 men to fight for the Union during the civil war; but
its main contribution to the cause was $400 million in silver from the Comstock
Lode, which was used to finance the war. In addition, the state hosted a number
of Union posts.
Civil War Posts Nevada
- Mormon Station, Nevada
1849–1910
- Fort Churchill, Nevada 1860–1869
- Camp Schell, Nevada, 1860–1862
- Fort Schellbourne,
Nevada, 1862–1869
- Camp Nye, Nevada 1861–1865
- Fort Ruby, Nevada 1862–1869
- Camp Smoke Creek,
Nevada, 1862–1864
- Camp Dun Glen, Nevada (1863, 1865-1866)
- Fort Trinity, Nevada, 1863 - 1864
-
Antelope Station, Nevada, 1864
- Fort Baker, Nevada 1864
- Deep Creek Station, Nevada, 1864
- Quinn River
Camp, Nevada 1865
- Fort McDermitt, Nevada 1865–1889
- Fort McGrary, Nevada 1865–1868
- Camp McKee,
Nevada 1865–1866
- Camp Overend, Nevada, 1865