Nevada Appeal Capitol Bureau
Monday, February 28, 2022
The cultural resource guide, “Historical Context for Suffrage and Women’s Rights in Nevada,” is now available online.
A spokesman for the State Historic Preservation Office said Nevada is home to many buildings and landmarks that were important in the movement for women’s rights.
“The legacy of those who championed the women’s rights movement in Nevada is an essential part of the history of our unique state,” said Rebecca Palmer, administrator of the historic preservation office. “By recognizing the iconic landmarks that helped shape the direction of women’s suffrage and other significant milestones, we can ensure these remarkable stories will be preserved and shared with future generations.”
Historian Dana Bennett said the online context provides a comprehensive overview of Nevada women’s political activism during the state’s formative years. She said the online resource is designed to identify locations and resources pertaining to the suffrage and women’s rights movements in Nevada, determine the significance of those resources and support efforts to add sites to the National Register of Historic Places.
For information or to view the historic context, visit https://shpo.nv.gov/women%E2%80%99s-history.
