Cemeteries in Virginia City, Nevada

Private Cemeteries in Virginia City, Nevada often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Virginia City, Nevada are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Virginia City, Nevada are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Virginia City, Nevada , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Virginia City, Nevada .

Our database contains records of burials from 3 cemeteries.

In February, the Vigilantes found “Clubfoot” George Lane and four more road agents guilty of robbery and murder. All were hanged simultaneously in Virginia City and buried on Boot Hill—so named because they died with their boots on.

Virginia City's population collapsed to only a few hundred in the early 1870s and never recovered. In 1875, the territorial capital was relocated to Helena. After 1900, few new buildings were constructed in Virginia City and many old structures collapsed. Some were destroyed by fire or torn down.

Well known for its rich mining history, Virginia City is self-proclaimed as one of the most haunted towns in America. If you like to dabble in the paranormal or are looking to try something new and a little spooky, Virginia City offers many haunted locations, as well as guided ghost tours.