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  Washoe County, Nevada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As of July 1, 2004, the population of Washoe County is officially estimated at 383,453.
Washoe City was the first county seat in 1861 and was replaced by Reno in 1871.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.90% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 31.00% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 10.50% who are 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Washoe_County,_Nevada   (460 words)

  
 New Washoe City, Nevada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New Washoe City is located in the Washoe Valley in southern Washoe County between Reno and Carson City.
As of the 1990 census, New Washoe City had a population of 2,875 but was not designated as a census-designated place (CDP) in 2000; given the growth rate of Washoe County and Nevada in general, the town's population is likely significantly higher.
New Washoe City is connected to the Reno-Carson City corridor and U.S. Highway 395 by Nevada Highway 428.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_Washoe_City,_Nevada   (236 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Henderson, Nevada
The Nevada Legislature visited the site and determined that they wanted to save it and put forth an effort to purchase the property, which the state did on on March 27, 1947.
Nevada State College is a four-year institution of higher education located in Henderson, Nevada.
Douglas County is a county located in the northwestern part of the state of Nevada.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Henderson,-Nevada   (1853 words)

  
 Washoe County Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Washoe County is a growing area located along the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in western Nevada.
The county covers an area of 6,600 square miles in the northwest section of the State bordering California and Oregon and has a population of nearly 380,000.
Washoe County’s climate is mild, with low humidity and rainfall, and we enjoy the full range of the four seasons.
www.co.washoe.nv.us   (227 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Reno, Nevada Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Reno lies 26 miles north of the Nevada state capital, Carson City, and 22 miles north-east of Lake Tahoe in the high desert.
It is also home to the University of Nevada, Reno, the oldest university in the state of Nevada.
Nevada's legalization of casino gambling in 1931 and the passage of liberal divorce laws created another boom for Reno.
www.ipedia.com /reno__nevada.html   (1076 words)

  
 Washoe County, Nevada 1900 Team Census Transcription
All that portion of Washoe County bounded on the north by Pyramid precinct, on the east by the line dividing Washoe and Churchill counties, on the south by the line dividing Storey and Lyon counties, and on the west by Reno precinct
That portion of county bounded on the north by Pyramid precinct, on the east by Glendale precinct, on the south by Browns precinct, on the west by the California state line
All that portion of county north of Verdi, Reno, Glendale, and Wadsworth precincts and embraces that portion of the county lying north of Township 21 in ranges 18 to 22 east, and north of Township 23 in ranges 23 to 24 east, M. and M. Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation
www.us-census.org /states/nevada/teams/Washoe1900.htm   (221 words)

  
 Washoe County, Nevada Quality of Life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
According to the Northern Nevada Regional MLS (1st quarter 2005), 1,805 homes were on the market (available as of March 31, 2005), 1,483 homes were sold during the first two months of the quarter (houses were on the market an average of 37 days), and 382 new homes were built.
Washoe County is home to 58 elementary schools, 11 junior high schools, 13 high schools, 2 special needs schools, and approximately 46 private schools.
This school is a collaborative effort of the Washoe County School District and Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) and is located at the TMCC campus.
econdev.sierrapacific.com /sppc/county/washoe/quality   (1235 words)

  
 Unidentified Remains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Skeleton, approximately 11 miles north of Gerlach, rural Pershing County, Nevada.
Washoe County Coroner Case #0877-01-ME White male, 134 pounds, 71 inches tall, long fl hair.
Washoe County Coroner Case #0534-05-ME White male, age estimated 20 to 30 years, 168 pounds, 68-1/2 inches tall, short wavy fl hair measuring 2.0 cm in length.
www.co.washoe.nv.us /coroner/unidentifiedremains.htm   (1423 words)

  
 Washoe County Reno, Nevada (Counties)
The county population on July 1, 2000, was 330,005, an increase of 75,338 over the 1990 census.
Located in Washoe County, Nevada, Stead is at an elevation of 5120 feet and was established as a...
Located in Wadsworth in Washoe County, Nevada, Wadsworth 4 N is at an elevation of 4200 feet and...
www.ohwy.com /nv/y/y32031.htm   (467 words)

  
 Washoe County Parks & Recreation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Washoe County has been rated by Rand-McNally in recent years as one of the top family outdoor recreational areas in the nation.
Washoe County Department of Parks and Recreation adds to this diversity by providing over 50 regional, community and special use facilities in which to recreate.
Washoe County Parks offer a wide variety of recreational services including hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, amphitheater programs, target shooting and horseback riding, just to name a few.
www.washoecountyparks.com   (218 words)

  
 Sparks Real Estate of houses and Homes For Sale in Washoe County, Nevada
Sparks is Nevada's fifth largest city and shares a picturesque valley on the eastern slope of the Sierra's with Reno.
And, as a native of Nevada, Chris had extensive knowledge of the communities and neighborhoods, enabling him to quickly match clients with a home that fits their needs.
Sparks is part of the Washoe County School District, the second largest in Nevada, which serves more than 58,000 students and 80 schools in the Reno/Sparks metropolitan area.
www.sparks-realestate.com   (600 words)

  
 Washoe County, Nevada Location/Market Access   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Reno/Sparks, located in Washoe County, is at the hub of an extensive transportation network on two major highway corridors: Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 395.
Northern Nevada's Foreign Trade Zone at nearly 7,500 acres one of the largest in the nation.
In addition, the Nevada Army National Guard has an Aviation Support Facility at the airport, from which military training activities are conducted.
econdev.sierrapacific.com /sppc/county/washoe/location   (959 words)

  
 Washoe County Nevada Ghost Towns
Washoe County will be the subject of a future book of mine but current conditions listed are reports from fellow ghosttowners or other literary sources.
By 1868, population stood at 1500 but after the Central Pacific was completed through Washoe County, the need for large amounts of lumber killed the town by the 1870s.
It lost its county seat to Reno in 1871 and by 1880, only 200 were left.
nvghosttowns.topcities.com /washoe/washolst.htm   (805 words)

  
 Nevada Secretary of State - Counties -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Nevada Territory was created in 1861, but not until a great controversy had been settled over the name.
Many people wanted the area called Washoe while many others wanted Nevada as the name of the territory and eventually the state.
Obviously Nevada won and Washoe, which became a county on April 25, 1861,created its first county seat at Washoe City.
www.sos.state.nv.us /county/washoe.htm   (88 words)

  
 Nevada Genealogy
The Nevada Territorial Legislature was determined that the area, especially that of the Honey Lake Valley, to retain jurisdiction.
The inhabitants of Roop County were not counted in the 1870 Census, nor were they included in the Washoe County Census.
The residents who inhabited the County from Smoke Creek Desert to the Oregon border had close ties with Lassen and Modoc Counties, California, in which most of their trade was conducted.
www.rootsweb.com /~nvgenweb/roop.htm   (613 words)

  
 WASHOE COUNTY NEVADA REFINANCE CLOSING COSTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
WASHOE COUNTY NEVADA: When you refinance you can include your closing costs within the new mortgage.
Nevada refinance home loans allow you to pay off consumer debt as well as cash out to the maximum value of your home.
There are hundreds of refinance loan programs available in Nevada, especially in cities like Las Vegas.
refinance-closing-costs.nevadarefinance.info /washoe_county_nevada.htm   (390 words)

  
 Nevada Birth Certificate, Death Record, Marriage license and other vital records
For earlier records, write to County Recorder in the county which the event occurred.
Inquiries will be forwarded to the County Clerk in the county where the license was issued.
Inquiries will be forwarded to the County Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted.
www.vitalrec.com /nv.html   (482 words)

  
 Homepage of the Democratic Party of Washoe County, Nevada
The Washoe County Democratic Party is sponsoring a booth at this important event at UNR on Friday, October 14th, and we need your help to get our message out.
Washoe County Democrats believe in and support free enterprise.
We know that businesses, primarily small businesses, are the backbone of our economy and provide A...
www.washoedems.org   (226 words)

  
 FEMA: FEDERAL FUNDS APPROVED FOR WASHOE COUNTY FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The unincorporated area of Lockwood, Nevada along the Truckee River, has sustained repetitive flooding, with associated dislocation of residents, most recently from the New Year's Flood in January.
Once the properties are fully acquired, the County will restrict future development in the Lockwood area and have indicated that they will maintain the land for open space, recreational or wetland management uses.
FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, administered by the state of Nevada, is designed to help build safer communities by providing federal and state money to purchase structures in flood-prone areas, ending the cycle of repeated destruction and rebuilding of damaged properties.
www.fema.gov /regions/ix/1997/regix002.shtm   (547 words)

  
 Washoe County Votes No to Fluoridation
Washoe County voters passed two measures meant to give local government the power to regulate tobacco use in public places, but voted not to add fluoride to their water.
Question 8 asked voters if Washoe County should have control of their smoking regulations, while Question 9 asked if smoking should be prohibited in places frequented by children.
Steven Vaughn, a Sparks dentist and member of the Northern Nevada Citizens for Healthy Smiles, said his organization has not decided whether it will continue to lobby for fluoridated water in Washoe County.
www.fluoridealert.org /news/1076.html   (389 words)

  
 Nevada Department of Taxation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Remember, sales tax is applied in the county where the transaction takes place, or the county delivery is made into.
The Nevada Sales and Use tax is actually several taxes combined, based out of several Nevada Revised Statutes.
Bracket cards for all counties, and a list of all cities in Nevada with their counties, can be found here.
tax.state.nv.us /taxnew/taxmap.htm   (557 words)

  
 Washoe County, Nevada Business Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Nevada boasts one of the most liberal tax structures in the nation and from a tax-planning perspective, the return on investment in the form of tax saving dollars can be enormous.
In Washoe County, the 2004-05 average county wide tax rate is 3.5402%.
If you are a Nevada manufacturer and in need of low-cost (2 to 3% below typical commercial rates) financing for real estate, buildings or new equipment, MAP may be able to help you qualify for Nevada's Industrial Development and/or Mini-Bond Programs.
econdev.sierrapacific.com /sppc/county/washoe/bus_overview   (276 words)

  
 WASHOE COUNTY NEVADA STATED INCOME REFINANCE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
WASHOE COUNTY NEVADA: Stated income home loans allow you to state your income with no verification or tax returns.
Numerous home loans for cash tip earners in Nevada are now available.
Self employed programs are available in Nevada allowing you to qualify without showing profit and loss statements or tax returns.
stated-income-refinance.nevadarefinance.info /washoe_county_nevada.htm   (501 words)

  
 Washoe County Library System   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
This information is available to Washoe County Library patrons because the library has paid for it, either through your tax dollars or through a grant from the State of Nevada.
Nevada Career Information System is a resource for Nevada residents from the state Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation.
In addition to job search services, there is information on how to keep the job you have, self employment, training, the military and much, much more.
www.washoe.lib.nv.us /mod.php?mod=userpage&menu=33&page_id=90&PHPSESSI...   (926 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Washoe County, Nev.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
Governor of Nevada, 1927-34; died in office 1934.
Governor of Nevada, 1903-08; died in office 1908.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/NV/WA.html   (1062 words)

  
 Washoe County Nevada at the b2bYellowpages.com B2B directory. -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Washoe County is a growing area located along the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in...
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office was founded in 1861, three years before Nevada achieved...
If you are looking for Nevada listings, home buying, homes and condos and townhomes, newer or older residential homes for sale in Sparks, or other surrounding areas in Washoe County, Nevada...
www.b2byellowpages.com /directory/us_counties/nevada/washoe_county   (789 words)

  
 WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA v. U.S.
1981), Appellants first argue that by refusing to issue Washoe County a pipeline right-of-way across federal land, the government prevented them from using their property at the only location permitted by state law, Reno-Sparks, rendering their property useless.
1990), to argue that by conditioning Washoe County’s ability to obtain a right-of-way permit upon receiving approval by the Army and the Tribe of the proposed use of the groundwater, the government gave these agencies veto power over whether Washoe County, and hence the other Appellants, could use their property, rendering their property valueless.
313 (2001), argue that by declining to grant Washoe County a right-of-way permit, the government ensured that their groundwater remained in the aquifer for use by the Army constituting a literal taking of their water-rights property for government use.
www.ll.georgetown.edu /federal/judicial/fed/opinions/02opinions/02-5039.html   (3178 words)

  
 Reno Land Real Estate Homes for Sale in Washoe County Nevada Realtor Reno Land's finest real estate land broker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Located in Northern Nevada near the California border, Some of the most spectacular property in the west is located in the Reno/Tahoe area including the Santa Fe Style foothills on the eastern side of Sierras to unique mountain properties in the Sierra Nevada and Warner Mountains.
Reno Nevada is one of the fastest growing cities in the country.
If you are looking for Nevada listings, home buying, homes and condos and townhomes, newer or older residential homes for sale in Reno Land, or other surrounding areas in Washoe County, Nevada, Reno Land's finest real estate land broker can help you out.
www.reno-land.net   (340 words)

  
 About RTC - ...
RTC serves the citizens of Reno and Sparks along with unincorporated areas of Washoe County.
The RTC was formed in July 1979 as a result of legislation approved by the Nevada Legislature, which consolidated the Regional Street and Highway Commission, the Regional Transit Commission and the Washoe County Area Transportation Study Policy Committee.
The Tahoe Area Regional Transit is operated by Placer County in the Lake Tahoe basin and is funded in part by the RTC.
www.rtcwashoe.com /about   (193 words)

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