Carson City

Carson City

The capital of Nevada, in the western part of the state near the California border on the east side of Lake Tahoe. Named for Kit Carson, it grew after the discovery of the Comstock Lode in 1859.

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Carson City

(ˈkɑːsən)

n

(Placename) a city in W Nevada, capital of the state. Pop: 55 311 (2003 est)

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Car′son Cit′y

n.

a town in and the capital of Nevada, in the W part. 36,650.

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Carson City - capital of the state of Nevada; located in western Nevada capital of Nevada Battle Born State, Nevada, NV, Sagebrush State, Silver State - a state in the southwestern United States

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