1005 Holcomb Ave, Reno, NV 89502
Holcomb Historic Site
Park Description:
Holcomb Historic Site is a 0.7-acre Reno park without restrooms.
Park Amenities:
Grassy area and historic marker.
Park Contact Information:
City of Reno - Parks & Facilities (775) 334-2417
Park Highlights
Park History
Click the image to read each topic's full text!
Get Involved!
Donate:
Make a donation to support the Parks Project or your favorite Parks Foundation program, project, or wherever its needed! Click here to donate today.
Volunteer:
Support our parks by volunteering with the Parks Foundation! Attend a volunteer event or choose an ongoing role. Click here to explore opportunities.
iNaturalist:
Out in our parks or open spaces? Try cataloguing the biodiversity around you with iNaturalist! All it takes is downloading the iNaturalist app onto your phone to get started.
Curious what's been seen in this park? Click the link below to see what species other have spotted!
Contact:
Have a question about our parks or the Parks Project? Email us at parksproject@tmparksfoundation.org!
Want To Learn More?
References & Further Info:
City of Reno Parks and Facilities Directory - Holcomb Historic Site
2022. [online] Available at: <https://www.virginiatruckee.com/lookback-great-scenic-railway-journeys-and-photographer-special/> [Accessed 28 July 2022].
Daughters of the American Revolution. 2022. Virginia and Truckee Railroad. [online] Available at: <https://www.dar.org/national-society/historic-sites-and-properties/virginia-and-truckee-railroad> [Accessed 28 July 2022].
Drew, Stephen E. Nevada’s Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Charleston, Sc, Arcadia Pub, 2014.
Nevadawomen.org. 2022. Janet Holcomb Hunter – Nevada Women's History Project. [online] Available at: <https://www.nevadawomen.org/research-center/biographies-alphabetical/janet-holcomb-hunter/> [Accessed 28 July 2022].
Nv-landmarks.com. 2022. [248] -- Virginia & Truckee Railroad Right of Way. [online] Available at: <http://www.nv-landmarks.com/wa/shl248.htm> [Accessed 28 July 2022].
Shpo.nv.gov. 2022. Virginia and Truckee Railroad Right-of-Way | SHPO. [online] Available at: <http://shpo.nv.gov/nevadas-historical-markers/historical-markers/virginia-and-truckee-railroad-right-of-way> [Accessed 28 July 2022].
Truckee, V., 2022. Virginia & Truckee Railroad: Locomotives, History, Roster. [online] American-Rails.com. Available at: <https://www.american-rails.com/vt.html> [Accessed 28 July 2022].
Contributor(s):
Michael Misanik (history)
Erin Larsen (editor)