Nevada State Prison
Also known as Nevada Territorial Prison
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Nevada State Prison, at 3301 E. 5th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 22, 2015. The Register lists it for its politics and historic - non-aboriginal, at the state level. The district takes in 23 historic buildings. The listing covers 52.8 acres.
Finding Nevada State Prison
3301 E. 5th St., Carson City
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
37 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Memories of Nevada State Prison
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Questions about Nevada State Prison
Is Nevada State Prison on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 22, 2015 (Register number 15000320).
Is Nevada State Prison a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nevada has 8 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is McKeen Motor Car #70, 1.8 miles away.
Can you visit Nevada State Prison?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.