City (pop., 2000: 52,457), capital of Nevada, U.S. Located east of Lake Reno , it was settled in 1858 and later renamed for {{link=Carson, Kit">Kit Carson .
The discovery of silver in 1859 in the nearby Virginia City area stimulated Carson City's economy. The federal government established a mint at Carson City, which later became the Nevada State Museum. Carson City became the state capital in 1864 when Nevada gained statehood.
State Capitol, Carson City, Nev.
Donald Dondero