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Lovelock’s Historical Sites

Lovelock has many historical sites to explore. These historical sites exemplify the growth and uniqueness of this community. Please enjoy these historical sites.

Pershing County Courthouse, 400 Main St.

02_courthouseOne of Lovelock’s most renown historical sites, The Pershing County Courthouse was designed by Nevada architect Fredrick J. DeLongchamps. He used the Pantheon of Rome as his inspiration for this classical and distinct round design. The Pershing County Courthouse was completed in 1921 and is one of many historical sites in Lovelock.

Lovers Lock Plaza

400 Main St. (behind Pershing County Courthouse)

Couples, friends and family are invited to the Pershing County Courthouse Park to symbolically anchor their love by adding a lock to a chain and throwing away the key. The tradition is adopted from an ancient Chinese custom that has caught on in other historical sites around the world.

Marzen House Museum

25 Marzen Lane, 775-273-4949

The Marzen House is another one of Lovleock’s historical sites. Built in 1874, it’s now a museum that features mining equipment from the boom days, Native American artifacts and items belonging to former Lovelock resident Edna Purviance, who appeared in many early movies with Charlie Chaplin.
The Museum is open seasonally , May 1st thru September 31st. Closed Mondays. Hours 1:30 pm -4:00 pm  Video on the museum

Lovelock Depot

1005 West Broadway

The Union Pacific Railroad Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is another of Lovelock’s historical sites. In 1998, Union Pacific donated the depot to the town rather than demolish it, and as one of many historical sites, it has been undergoing a transformation.

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Lovers’ Aloft Weekend

Thursday – 2/12 3:00-7 pm – Pilot’s Check-In—Pilot’s Check-In at Temptations located in Downtown Lovelock. 5-7 pm – Light up the Night—A balloon exhibition! Open to the Public. Weather permitting! Friday -2/13—It’s Media Day! 7:00 am – Pilot Briefing—At MacDougal Field on Airport Rd. Pilot, Media, Sponsors, and Crew Check-in. 8 am – National Anthem […]

The perfect romantic gift idea. “Locking your love” in Lovelock, Nevada

Welcome to the home of Lovers Lock, the perfect romantic gift idea. Locking your love is the ancient Chinese custom of symbolically locking one's love on a never-ending chain. You can forever lock your love with a soul mate, family member, friend or anyone else who is important in your life. This ultimate romantic gift idea takes place at Lovers Lock Plaza, in Lovelock Nevada. It's fun and easy, and there are several stores that sell locks right in Lovelock. Need another romantic gift idea to enrich to your Lovers Lock Experience? Our loverslock web site has many, including: Romantic … Read more »

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Lovelock/Pershing County
Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 821
1005 W. Broadway Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419

Info@LoversLock.com

Phone: (775) 273-7213

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