Fort Churchill

The year is 1861. In Nevada and the American West newly arrived settlers are vulnerable to harm by raiders. The Pony Express, likewise, falls victim to highway bandits. The solution: Fort Churchill. Here the United States Army protected the surrounding area from attacks. It also provided a lookout point for preventing altercations. Named after Sylvester Churchill (a distant relative of the England's WWII Prime Minister), the fort features ruins, a museum, and a beautiful picnic area. The park is open 24/7; the entrance fee is $5.