Dresslerville, also known as Dresslerville Colony, is an unincorporated area in Nevada that is home to a Washoe tribe community. It was named for Nevada state senator William F. Dressler who donated a 40-acre tract to the Washoe tribe.[2] US Route 395 runs nearby and a historical marker commemorates the area's history. A school opened in the area in 1924.[3] The community is along the East Fork Carson River.[4]
Dresslerville, Nevada | |
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Unincorporated area | |
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| Coordinates: 38°53′53″N 119°43′01″W / 38.89806°N 119.71694°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Douglas |
| Elevation | 4,895 ft (1,492 m) |
| Reference no. | 131 |
The Dressleeville Colony is the largest Washoe community in population with 348 members as of 1991.[5] It is located on 90 acres (36 ha) in Gardnerville near the Gardnerville Ranchos.[6] Most of the tribe's public buildings are here including a community center, gymnasium, and park. There are five community representatives.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dresslerville
- ^ "Dresslerville". Nevada State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "Nevada Historic Marker 131: Dresslerville". noehill.com.
- ^ "Dresslerville - Nevadapedia". www.NV-landmarks.com.
- ^ Pritzker, 248
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dresslerville Colony
- ^ "Dresslerville Community."[permanent dead link] Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. (retrieved 11 May 2010)
