Why is it called the Silver State?

Nicknames for the State of Nevada. The most well-known nickname for Nevada is "The Silver State" (also Nevada's official state metal). All State Nicknames "The Silver State" nickname dates back to the Nevada silver-rush days of the mid 1800's. read more

The official state nickname of Nevada is "the Silver State." This state nickname refers to the silver mining industry, which was a vital part of Nevada's early history. Other state nicknames include "the Sagebrush State" and "the Battle Born State." Nevada's silver mining history began prior to statehood. read more

Nevada is called the Silver State because huge amounts of silver were mined in the 1800s in Nevada. The Comstock Lode, near Virginia City in the west-central part of the state, was the largest silver mining center ever in the United States. read more